Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards has revealed he feels sorry for Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard despite his amazing goal in the Gunners’ 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday.
Odegaard’s first-half goal made the north Londoners the second visiting team to triumph at St James’ Park this season. And Mikel Arteta’s men secured the victory with an own goal from Fabian Schar.
The central midfielder’s goal was his 15th in the Premier League this season. A record that is amazing given that none of his goals have come from the penalty spot.
What Did Micah Richards Say About Martin Odegaard?
Now, Sky Sports pundit Richards has revealed that he feels bad for the Arsenal captain. Saying that if it weren’t for fellow Norwegian and Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, he (Odegaard) would have won the Premier League Player of the Year award.
“It’s a strange thing to have sympathy for someone after you have watched them light up your Sunday but that was my first feeling for Martin Odegaard. If it hadn’t been for Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s captain would be odds-on for Player of the Year”, he wrote for the Daily Mail.
“He reminds me of David Silva in so many ways, with his quiet authority and leadership. You wouldn’t know David was in a room sometimes, but on the pitch he made you follow him through his brilliance and that is what Odegaard is doing — 15 goals from midfield (and not one penalty) is just exceptional.
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“There was a time when, to be a captain, you needed to have the loudest voice and the biggest personality but that has all changed. Steven Gerrard at England didn’t scream and shout but you watched him at close range and couldn’t help but be inspired. Arsenal’s business in getting Odegaard on loan, restoring his confidence and then buying him outright was a masterstroke.
“He’s going to get even better.”
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