It is clear now that Odegaard can pass through the phases but he is not a provider of the final pass. He is a buildup 8, not a No 10 at all. A secondary player, not a pillar.

Martin Odegaard barely has a consistent positive impact on a teammate that is not Bukayo Saka.

Think about it. Who else does Odegaard have a dependable relationship with on the pitch?

Saka has relationships with Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli— Almost everyone.

Odegaard's only relationship being with the only player who is so good (Bukayo Saka) says a lot about him. He is a limited player and one who is so predictable.

If we are being serious that we are a big club, we need a Mesut Ozil/KDB type of profile to lead our attack. Also I just wanna mention it here again that Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s most important player, a player who can create something out of nothing and make a positive impact when called upon, therefore he is most worthy to lead the arm band.