Former Chelsea defender, Ashley Cole, has warned that Bukayo Saka might never become a top player, if he is continually ‘used and abused’ in a range of different positions.
On Wednesday night, Mikel Arteta started Saka in a right wing-back role.
Although Cole was full of praise for the ‘fearless’ teenager, he is wary of the downside too much adaptability brings.
Saka has spent most of this season swapping between left and right wing; he has been used centrally and even had a cameo at right back.
“I think he’s a shining light in this Arsenal team,” Cole said on Sky Sports.
“He plays with courage, he’s fearless at times.
“But I just feel when you don’t cement down one position, it’s very, very difficult to nail that trade down to become a top, top player.
“As a manager you love it, because he’s adaptable, he can play in three or four positions, which is brilliant. But I just feel for him at times, because he’s kind of used and abused.”