Martin Odegaard has already been rated as the 'heir to Mesut Ozil's throne' at Arsenal as a stunning compilation highlighted his performance against Benfica.
Odegaard made his first Premier League start for Arsenal last week as his side beat Leeds United 4-2 at the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta handed the Madrid loanee a start on Thursday as Arsenal travelled to the Stadio Olimpico for the first leg of their round-of-32 Europa League clash.
Martin Ødegaard vs. Benficapic.twitter.com/HpKzIeQnFl
— ً (@LSComps) February 18, 2021
The Arsenal boss' faith in Odegaard left many Gunners fans impressed with his performance in the midfield against Benfica.
Ødegaard is unbelievable. Reminds me of Ozil.
— Andrew 🇨🇾 (@AndrewAFC_LDN) February 18, 2021
Fuck me Ødegaard with them Ozil through balls!
— Tireless Tierney (@Global_Gooner) February 18, 2021
Love to see it
I’m all over Ødegaard. Reminds me of a double lively Ozil.
— Wrighty (@_Wrighty7) February 18, 2021
I see Ozil in Ødegaard
— ً (@daothman) February 18, 2021
That performance was nowhere near good enough, we’ve left a lot for ourselves to do in the second leg. Biggest positive from the game was Ødegaard, he looks a similar player to Ozil. We didn’t use him well enough at all today though. Let’s see what happens next Thursday. #COYG
— Scarlet Fallon (@ScarletFallon1) February 19, 2021
Ozil 2.0
— mihir panchmatiya (@mihirpanchmatia) February 19, 2021
damn, boy can play
— Paul Adedoyin (@ThegentlePaul) February 18, 2021
Incredible vision, comfortable on the ball, ability to play in tiny spaces. He's going to thrive In the Premier league.
@OzilThings he's already adapted quickly, like i said 😁😁
— Harry (@RunReissRun) February 18, 2021
Martin ØdeGod masterclass🔥🔥 fucking hook it in my veins pic.twitter.com/85zmg31J69
— ♘ (@alloonyy) February 18, 2021
"This guy is a generational midfielder. Look at those final balls. Incredible vision and execution," one fan said.
Someone else tweeted: "His vision is top-notch so is his movement. I'm glad he's here helping the team."
And a third fan wrote: "Very comfortable on the ball, can play in tight spaces and create space, a fantastic eye for the game, footballing intelligence, and can see the play develop two passes before."
While a fourth posted: "Love this. Good know [sic] how of when to play it simple and when to use his talent for something extraordinary. Waiting for him and [Thomas] Partey in the same midfield!"
Arteta brought Odegaard off towards the end of the 1-1 draw and replaced him with former Chelsea star Willian.
Pizzi opened the scoring for Benfica in the second half from the spot-kick before Bukayo Saka pulled back a quick equaliser for Arsenal.
Arsenal will now turn their attention to the Premier League as they host league leaders Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
The Gunners will resume their Europa League campaign next Thursday for the second-leg clash with Benfica at home.
source https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-reactions-martin-odegaard-compilation-vs-benfica-proves-he-is-mesut-ozils-heir-20210219
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