sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Bukayo Saka told to 'be careful' answering impossible question from Rio Ferdinand
Home>Football>Football News>Arsenal
Published 08:56 13 Mar 2024 GMT

Bukayo Saka told to 'be careful' answering impossible question from Rio Ferdinand

The England international was unsure how to answer.

Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Bukayo Saka was faced with an impossible question by Rio Ferdinand following Arsenal's penalty shoot-out victory against Porto in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta's men eventually secured their place in the final eight of the competition after Leandro Trossard's first-half strike canceled out the deficit from their 1-0 defeat in Portugal.

Arsenal also broke a new club record by winning four consecutive Champions League games at The Emirates without conceding.

As well as the win the Arsenal boss will be extremely happy with the nerve his players showed during the penalty kicks, with all of his players finding the back of the net.

Advert

Someone who has become something of a penalty expert is Bukayo Saka, who stepped up third for the Gunners.

Saka has been in fine form in the Champions League this season, with three goals and four assists so far in this year's competition.

Following the match the 22-year winger gave his post-match verdict on TNT Sport.

"Yeah, I'm buzzing. It wasn't my best performance personally but I'm so proud of the team, we showed a lot of character," Saka said.

"To win on penalties is amazing for the spirit and we're just happy to be going through. These are the games that I play football for, that I dream of. We've worked for years. It's amazing. I'm looking forward to the next round."

Saka was alongside Rio Ferdinand, Laura Woods, and Martin Keown, with Ferdinand in particular an interesting crossover given the pundit's insistence on the fact Saka is not yet world-class.

Bukayo Saka- getty
Bukayo Saka- getty

The former Manchester United and England defender Ferdinand asked Saka what seemed like an impossible question about the next stage of the competition during his interview.

"What are you looking for now? Obviously, the draw's coming up, and you'll all be sitting there watching it I'm sure and eagerly awaiting who you're going to get. Are you one of those guys saying 'Listen, give us the biggest, give us the Bernabeu' or are you saying, 'Listen give us the weakest.' What are you looking at?" Ferdinand asked.

"Be careful with that answer," Keown interjected while Saka was visibly taking consideration with his answer.

After a long pause, Saka simply responded: "I don't want to say anything rash!"

The England international probably did the right thing by completely swerving Ferdinand's, and fellow Arsenal man Keown came to the forward's aid with a cheeky dig at Ferdinand.

"Let's just say your penalty was world-class," Keown joked.

Featured Image Credit: TNT Sport

Topics: Arsenal, Bukayo Saka, Champions League, Mikel Arteta, Rio Ferdinand

Tom Jenkins
Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins is a Social Editor and Journalist for SPORTBible. Specialises in Football and F1 but has experience covering a variety of sports such as MMA, Boxing and Cricket. Suffers weekly as an Evertonian.

X

@tomjenkns

Recommended reads

Luke Riley makes bold prediction ahead of blockbuster fight on Conor McGregor v Max Holloway cardGetty ImagesForget Conor McGregor - Lone'er Kavanagh is the UFC star you should be watching this weekendGetty ImagesF1 and F3 trainer reveals gruelling physical and mental work drivers must do for each race ahead of British GPGettyDavid Croft proposes new Olympic sport with drivers from 'around the world' ahead of British GPGetty

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
6 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 hours ago
  • Getty Images
    5 hours ago

    INEOS block Alex Scott and Carlos Baleba Man Utd deals with surprise Premier League star now a 'serious target'

    Michael Carrick may be set to welcome a shock Premier League midfielder to Old Trafford.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    6 hours ago

    John Stones wanted by second Premier League club as Arsenal face transfer competition

    The England defender is currently without a club after seeing his Manchester City contract expire at the end of June.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    9 hours ago

    Gianni Infantino urged to resign as FIFA president after 'destroying football' at World Cup

    Infantino is under pressure after several questionable decisions related to the World Cup.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    10 hours ago

    Premier League referee announces shock retirement as statement released

    The 47-year-old refereed Spain's World Cup round of 16 victory over Belgium but will no longer officiate matches.

    Football
  • Bukayo Saka Booed and Taunted by Port Vale Fans During Cup Clash
  • Arsenal targeting £60m transfer for player Bukayo Saka called 'one of the best'
  • Bukayo Saka sends message directly to Arsenal rivals after winning Premier League
  • Bukayo Saka Stat Emerges After Sunderland Draw And it Looks Like a Typo