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Kevin Campbell blown away by Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka

Kevin Campbell has heaped praise on young Arsenal star Bukayo Saka in a post responding to a supporter on Twitter.

The 18-year-old has been solid in recent weeks despite being asked to do a job in an unfamiliar left-back role.

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Having risen through the club’s academy ranks, it was anticipated that this season would be a big one for the player typically deployed as a winger.

He has featured at left-back in his last seven outings and boss Mikel Arteta might view his future in defence.

Campbell is certainly impressed. He took to Twitter to rave about the youngster’s recent performances:

Arsenal have a proud history of utilising the club’s academy and Arteta will be tasked with continuing that trait.

The form of Saka has seriously caught the eye and he looks like being a big player in the future.

A new left-back would give the Gunners a bit more balance but the teenager has shown that he is capable if called upon.

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Saka has now played 25 times for the first-team at the Emirates Stadium.

He has consistently shown that he can play and his versatility simply adds another string to his bow.

Campbell knows all about rising through the youth team and having an impact and Saka deserves immense credit.