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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Bukayo Saka claims Sergio Busquets taught him a lesson by 'embarrassing' Arsenal star

Bukayo Saka has opened up on being "embarrassed" by Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets, teaching him a valuable lesson during his early days in Arsenal 's first team.

The 20-year-old faced off against Busquets in a 2019 pre-season friendly at the famous Camp Nou, looking to make an impression under former manager Unai Emery after being handed his debut midway through the previous season. But Saka - even with his abundance of talent and elite levels of expectation from his days in the Gunners' academy - still had a lot to learn; evidenced by how awestruck he was by the acclaimed Spanish midfielder.

Asked by GQ Style which player has blown him away the most during his short but sparkling career, the Arsenal star rapidly replied: "Sergio Busquets. The way he just so elegantly turned me! I came at him to press him, I tried to fake this side then go to the other.

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