This weekend, Arsenal will host Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, and Mikel Arteta will be forced to make at least one change from the lineup that began the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
When Fulham visits the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, will be using his third option of the year, so it may be fortunate that he has so many left-backs at his disposal.
In the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Monday night, the Spaniard decided to line up Takehiro Tomiyasu alongside Thomas Partey, Benjamin White, and William Saliba in front of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after regrettably losing summer signing Jurrien Timber to an ACL injury.
The Japan international’s first start in a competitive match since March, however, ended much sooner than he had hoped. He was given a one-game suspension to serve this weekend after being dismissed in the 67th minute for two bookable offenses, which Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville of Sky Sports felt was a bit harsh.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to reclaim the left-back position after playing in the London derby as a late substitute, so Arteta will be forced to make at least one change to the lineup that began at Selhurst Park. Alternatively, if the Ukrainian is unfit, Jakub Kiwior might get the go-ahead.
Football is played while the Arsenal manager considers Tomiyasu’s replacement. London has looked at any additional changes the Spanish tactician might be considering making to the starting lineup or matchday squad, especially since two senior players in particular may earn a recall.
Will Gabriel come back?
Gabriel Magalhaes’ appearance among the substitutes in Arsenal’s first two games of the season has been the biggest surprise. In light of reports that Real Madrid and the Saudi Pro League are interested in signing him, it has given rise to rumors that he might leave. However, Arteta has clarified that his decisions have been purely tactical and that the defender will see action.
When asked why he made the selections he did, the Spaniard responded, “It’s about the games that we were expecting, what I was expecting, how we wanted to defend and attack, and our belief it was the best thing.”. “He played in both games (off the bench against Palace and Nottingham Forest), and he contributed to our victories in each of them in different ways. He dominated the box today and was really strong. He’ll engage in a lot of gaming. Sometimes, that is the choice. “.
Since the Gunners are predicted to control the majority of possession against Fulham, it’s possible that Arteta will stick with a more attacking strategy and bring the defender off the bench if his team finds itself in a position where they must once again defend a lead.
Tierney recollect.
Arsenal will require additional reinforcements against Fulham because Tomiyasu is suspended and Timber is hurt. There would only be two natural defenders left on the bench if one of Zinchenko, Kiwior, or even Gabriel started the game, and Arteta has so far chosen to start three this year.
The window has opened for Kieran Tierney to be named in the matchday squad at the very least because he is also a left-back option if the Spaniard plans to continue this trend and take into account that Cedric Soares and Nuno Tavares are currently out of favor.
Being a victim of Arsenal’s deeper squad and fewer injuries, one would presume that the defensively-minded Scotland international, along with Rob Holding, who has also been left out of both matchday squads thus far this season, is in line for a recall on what might be a chance to say goodbye to the Emirates faithful amid speculation regarding his future.
Revitalize the attack.
After being reduced to ten men, Arsenal played outstanding defense on Monday night. The additions of Gabriel, Zinchenko, Kiwior, and Jorginho gave them a strong foundation, and Palace struggled mightily to get past them save for Tyrick Mitchell’s chance. Ramsdale was also largely trouble-free.
The attack, though, didn’t quite work. Eddie Nketiah put in a lot of effort, won the penalty that Martin Odegaard converted, but he missed a great opportunity. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz also struggled to have any kind of impact. Bukayo Saka was on the periphery before switching to left-wing back when Tomiyasu was sent off.
Arteta has options in Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, and Emile Smith Rowe if he decides to change things up, though it is highly unlikely that the entire quartet will be replaced.
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