Arsenal legend Sol Campbell expressed confidence in the development of youngster Bukayo Saka. Insisting Bukayo would become a great player for the Gunners after he was racially abused by the English fans.
Details on Bukayo Saka's racial abuse
After missing the final penalty that led to their elimination in the finals of the euro competition, Bukayo Saka was met with lots of racial abuses from the English fans.
This was no doubt a terrible experience, as the young adult received such abuses in a period where he needed encouragement.
In line with that, Campbell has expressed some level of optimism, insisting Saka's experiences would greatly develop his overall footballing character.
Other players who faced abuses after the Euro 2020 final
Asides from Bukayo Saka, two other English internationals were also targets for racial abuses. The likes of Marcos Rashford and Jadon Sancho also missed their spot-kicks as England lost to Italy in the Euro finals.
However, despite the racial abuses laid on him by English fans, Bukayo Saka has not let his hands drop. He has got back to his Arsenal and continued to produce scintillating performances.
In a preseason clash against Tottenham Hotspur, Saka was given a standing ovation from the Tottenham fans after he was substituted.
On another occasion, this time more recently, Saka was also applauded by Brentford fans after he came off the bench in the Arsenals opening game.
Conclusion
With the way Saka has handled the racial abuses from English fans, Sol Campbell has been left impressed with the youngster. Maintaining that the abuses may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
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