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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained wherefore helium took disconnected Bukayo Saka successful the 2nd fractional against Bayer Leverkusen successful Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 archetypal leg.
Saka made mode for Noni Madueke astir the hr people astatine the Bay Arena.
Madueke was yet fouled for the punishment that Kai Havertz converted successful the 89th infinitesimal to gain the Gunners a 1-1 draw.
In a post-match interview, Arteta admitted helium needed thing antithetic from the close wing.
He said: “I thought that we needed thing else.
“Noni has been contributing and being a existent menace and I decided to marque the change.”
Arteta besides praised Noni Madueke, who won the penalty. “It’s not surprising.
“That’s his top strength. He consistently attempts bold dribbles and poses a menace to opponents.”
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