Arsenal defeated Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of the Champions League and Pundit Micah Richards could not contain his excitement when she presented Gunners star Bukayo Saka
Any sign of the split faith of Micah Richard's wilted road in the aftermath of Arsenal's Champions League win in Real Madrid. The former defender of Manchester City was left ecstatically after the Gunners had earned their place in the last four of the tournament.
The boisterous expert is no stranger to excitement, but presented with goal scorer Bukayo Saka, Richards could not hide his enthusiasm. Saka opened the score in the Bernabeu who had previously missed a penalty before Vinicius JR scored on the hosts and Gabriel Martinelli closed an impressive night with a winner of 93rd minutes.
Although often associated with Premier League Champions City, Richards has suggested his Arsenal -Fandom more than once. After having spent more than ten years in the Etihad Stadium, it is clear that his enthusiasm for the North London side was not filled in.
Richards could not comprehend himself when Saka was presented on Wednesday evening and was soon called by Arsenal -legend Thierry Henry. The 36-year-old called Saka to lead the Gunners to Champions League Glory and Henry quickly tried to pin his colleague.
“Saka!” Richards exclaimed with the international of England present on a large television screen in the Studio of CBS. “(It's) big Meeks, Uncle Meeks! You know I love you, I love you so much!
“What a player, what a man. Come on, let's bring it home now, isn't it?”
Saka could not control his laughter after he had presented Richards' praise. But Henry was quickly in his attempt to suppress Richards. The World Cup winner appeared confused and asked: “Are you an Arsenal fan or not?”
“Sometimes,” Richards offered Cagily.
In the past, Richard's avoided to reveal his arsenal loyalty in his professional capacity. Asked by Tony Bellew, in his own competition, which team he follows, Richards played it back. He said, “Who do I support? Well, depends on whether I am in the air or from the sky.”
Bellew shot back: “Well, we are in the broadcast and tell us the truth.” Richards replied: “Man City”.
However, the host of the TV show Romesh Ranganathan was not willing to omit the panel member. The comedian caught up: “Off Air: Arsenal!”
“Yes!” Richards confirmed.
While Saka received a lot of praise from Richards on Wednesday evening, he had already heard of Henry prior to the game.
The Gunners -wing player was not going to sleep much after the success of Arsenal and was more than happy to talk to his hero again.
Asked by Richards if he was planning to have Henry Facetime about the game for a debrief, Saka replied: “I already spoke to him this morning, but if he wants to talk again later, I will go on. I will not go to sleep tonight, let's really be.”