“I’ll put rivalry aside and praise him because he deserves it, I watched him for the first time in a while yesterday and he really amazed me”- Chelsea legend Didier Drogba praises ‘really good’ Arsenal star for an iconic moment in the game against Burnley yesterday

‘HE WAS EXCEPTIONAL’: DIDIER DROGBA PRAISES ‘REALLY GOOD’ MARTIN ODEGAARD

**Chelsea Legend Drogba Lauds Odegaard’s Stellar Showing Against Burnley**

Martin Odegaard, in a display reminiscent of his footballing prowess, dazzled on the field against Burnley in the Premier League, earning effusive praise from none other than Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

Arsenal, riding high on a wave of success, clinched their fifth consecutive league victory in emphatic fashion, steamrolling to a resounding 5-0 triumph at Turf Moor.

Odegaard wasted no time making his mark, breaking the deadlock a mere four minutes into the game and later orchestrating Bukayo Saka’s second goal with a precision assist.

Throughout the match, the Norwegian maestro exhibited his mastery of the ball, tallying an impressive 88 touches and completing 61 passes. His creative prowess shone through as he crafted three scoring opportunities while dominating in both aerial duels and take-ons, boasting a flawless 100% success rate.

In the aftermath of Arsenal’s dominant win, Drogba expressed his elation for Odegaard, highlighting the midfielder’s exceptional form and pivotal role as the club captain.

In an interview with Arsenal.com, Drogba remarked, “I think confidence-wise he’s in a really good moment, and physically as well with the way he applies himself; defending, attacking, the connection, the movement that he gave us on the right-hand side, it’s really good. He’s hitting form.”

Odegaard’s celebratory gesture, covering his ears after finding the back of the net, amidst recent scrutiny over Arsenal’s jubilant reactions, drew attention. However, Arsenal manager Arteta, when questioned about the gesture, remained unaware, stating, “I don’t know, I didn’t notice that he made that gesture.”

Arteta continued to laud Odegaard’s performance, emphasizing the midfielder’s exceptional contribution and urging him to stay true to himself.

Arsenal’s remarkable run of five consecutive league victories since the turn of the year marks a historic milestone for the club. Their offensive prowess has been nothing short of spectacular, notching an impressive 21 goals across these wins. The transformative effects of their training camp in Dubai are evident, especially considering their meager four-goal tally in the five games preceding the trip.

Looking ahead, Arteta aims to sustain this momentum as Arsenal gear up to face Porto in the Champions League. Their journey takes them to the Estadio do Dragao for the eagerly anticipated round of 16 first leg clash on Wednesday.

Porto has proven to be a formidable opponent for Arsenal in their recent away encounters, with the Gunners enduring a winless streak of three matches, including one draw and two defeats. However, Arsenal remains optimistic about breaking this pattern and securing a valuable advantage heading into the second leg.