Neville and Carragher agree as they identify Arsenal star greatest younger participant
With Erling Haaland dominated out of the pundits’ end-of-season awards having been named the general participant of the yr, Carragher initially opted for Bukayo Saka earlier than he realised the 24-year-old Odegaard was eligible.
“I love him, I think he’s been fantastic,” the previous Liverpool defender declared of Saka on Monday Night Football, earlier than realising his different as he noticed Neville’s nomination.
“I do think Odegaard has been Arsenal’s best player – I thought he was too old – 24 is too old to be the young player.”
Ex-Manchester United star Neville labelled the Norwegian midfielder his younger participant of the marketing campaign for his performances whilst Arsenal’s title problem dropped off.
He mentioned: “I was surprised and shocked when I found out Odegaard was captain of Arsenal, I was like, ‘Where’s that come from?’.
“I’d agree with Jamie, I think he’s been their best player. Even in this last very difficult period I think he’s been outstanding, his quality on the ball, the way that he plays. He’d fit in at Manchester City with real ease.
“I love Saka, he plays football like we’d all want to as a kid. He enjoys everything that he does and I love him to bits. But Odegaard has been the oustanding player for Arsenal.”