Why does Saka tremble every time he sees Donnarumma?

But Gianluigi Donnarumma proves that football is also a battle of the soul – where the psychological wounds run deeper than any pitch at the Emirates or the Parc des Princes. Let’s call it what it is: Donnarumma isn’t just disrupting Arsenal, he’s reading their minds.

Saka and Donnarumma - 'fate' is more than just sports

Saka can console himself by knowing that he has beaten Donnarumma once this season. But that was a solitary goal in a sea of ​​wasted chances. That fateful moment at Wembley three years ago was not a save, but a curse.

Whenever Saka faces Donnarumma, there is a palpable hesitation in his eyes. It is the look of a man seeing ghosts of the past. Much has been said about Saka's mental resilience after Euro 2020, but it seems that the trauma is still simmering - and only erupts when faced with his former 'executioner'.

It's astonishing that a player as talented as Saka could be so mediocre against a goalkeeper. But that's the harsh reality of top-level football - where psychological wounds can tear apart a brilliant career.

Arteta's Arsenal have improved tremendously, there's no denying that. But they still lack something that money can't buy: the spirit of a true champion.

Truly great teams don't just create chances, they also know how to convert them into goals - especially in the most important moments. Five expected chances for only one goal is the statistic of a runner-up, not a champion.

Donnarumma is playing very well in the key stage of the season.

When Donnarumma dived to block Saka’s shot in the second leg, it was not just a save, it was a replay of a psychological trauma, and sadly, it seems Arsenal have yet to find a cure.

Donnarumma - from golden boy to psychological monster

Donnarumma is seeing himself mature in a remarkable way. From a talented but inexperienced young goalkeeper, he has developed into a mental warrior - not just a ball-stopper but also a mind-breaker.

Here’s an interesting little-known fact: Donnarumma has often performed brilliantly against English teams and players. Did winning at Wembley create a special sense of confidence? Or did he simply understand the psychological weaknesses of the players who had fallen before him?

Donnarumma's 1.96m height is not only a physical advantage, but also a huge psychological pressure on the opposing striker. When the goal is obscured by a giant who has failed you before, the opportunity to score is no longer just a technical challenge, but a huge psychological barrier.

It is impossible not to mention the role of Luis Enrique in Donnarumma's rise. The Spanish strategist has transformed PSG from a collection of excellent individuals into a formidable team, and Donnarumma is the perfect testament to this philosophy.

Luis Enrique understood that a goalkeeper needs more than just good reflexes and the right technique, he also needs a strong mentality. He put his faith in Donnarumma even when the goalkeeper struggled, and the result was a completely new Donnarumma - more confident, determined and fearsome than ever.

While Arteta is still struggling to build an Arsenal with a clear identity, Luis Enrique has created a PSG that knows exactly who they are and what they want - a team that Donnarumma is the perfect symbol of: resilient, determined and formidable.

Donnarumma made a series of important saves against Arsenal.

If Arsenal want to break the Donnarumma curse, they need to change their mindset. Not technical, not tactical, but psychological.

First, they must learn to forget the past. Every time they face Donnarumma, Arsenal and Saka seem to carry too much psychological baggage. They do not see a goalkeeper to be beaten, but a ghost to be exorcised.

Second, Arsenal need to be more ruthless in their finishing. Truly great teams don't just create chances, they kill games when they have them. Five expected chances for one goal is the number of runners-up, not champions.

And finally, perhaps Saka needs to face his demons head-on. He needs to look Donnarumma in the eye and realise that this is just a goalkeeper, not a curse. Only then can he truly unleash his talent.

Donnarumma is on his way to becoming one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation, not just because of his brilliant shot-saving ability, but also because of the terrifying psychological impact he has on opponents.

On the contrary, Arsenal and Saka will only be truly great when they learn to overcome the obsession named Donnarumma. Because greatness is not never falling, but how you get up after every fall.

One thing is for sure: Donnarumma and Arsenal’s story still has many chapters to be written. But for now, the Italian goalkeeper holds an advantage not only physically, but also psychologically – an advantage that can sometimes be more frightening than talent.

Donnarumma isn't just a great goalkeeper, he's a 6ft 4in terror that Arsenal have yet to figure out how to overcome.

Source: https://znews.vn/vi-sao-saka-cu-nhin-thay-donnarumma-la-run-ray-post1551826.html