Martin degaard (23) has made a strong contribution to Arsenal’s perfect start to the season. Now he is receiving plaudits and being called the “heart of Arsenal’s transformation”.

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degaard had a great start to the Premier League season this year, and was named the best on the pitch 2-1 win over Fulham on Saturday.

The Telegraph’s football writer, Sam Dean, described the Arsenal captain as an important figure in the team.

“Ødegaard was at the heart of Arsenal’s transformation – a captain who stands out as a good example. His performance on Saturday was another reminder of his class. When he was at his peak, no other Arsenal player came close in terms of influence, technique, vision and skill. ” wrote the Dean.

On British radio, degaard is now being compared to Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City. Former Chelsea player Tony Cascarino was full of praise after degaard’s performance against Fulham on Saturday.

– One player stood out in that match. degaard is very similar to De Bruyne in the way he centers and handles the ball, said Cascarino on the talkSPORT radio channel.

Cascarino praised Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta for getting Degaard into his best form.

– At first Arteta had him at the club on loan. He didn’t send degaard back, but made him one of the most trusted players. He’s incredibly talented, the TV and radio profile says enthusiastically.

Here’s how Martin degaard, Kevin De Bruyne and Bruno Fernandes have looked so far:

National team manager Ståle Solbakken believes that degaard’s performances have skyrocketed in recent periods.

– In the first two games he played “okay” without coming out a bit, but in the previous games now he is very good, Solbakken told VG.

After last year’s season in an Arsenal shirt, the 23-year-old ended up netting a total of seven balls. In four games now, degaard has scored three goals.

However, the national team coach does not see clear signs that Degaard has made real changes to his game.

– He has been given a central role in the team working better and better. Then it’s much easier to function as a single player too, he said.

Arsenal lead the Premier League by full pot in the first four games.

– Martin has been Arsenal’s centerpiece for some time, and he was also very good in the national team last season. As long as he is healthy and fast, everything indicates that it will continue, Solbakken predicted.

Viaplay football expert, Sigrid Heien Hansen, also got excited about the menser drama last month.

– What we see about him now is class. He has grown more and more just since the series opener against Crystal Palace. “It looks like his performances and goals against Bournemouth are redeeming, and he is performing at a high level in an Arsenal team that is at its best,” said Heien Hansen.

Solbakken believes that the captain of the national team will become wiser and better in the future, while Heien Hansen still sees that the player in form has the potential for improvement in several areas.

– He’s often been in shooting positions around the 16-metre mark, and now he has responded to accusations after the series opener in recent games. But he has to stay right in front of goal, and get better results for the chances he creates and has, concludes the Viaplay pundit.