Cesc Fabregas credit Leandro Trossard You have to start in midfield with Arsenal vs. Tottenham Pois ele's themes are the “abilities and qualities” that bring joy to themselves. Martin Odegaard Excluded from the confrontation.
Mikel Arteta has a host of selection issues ahead of the north London derby, with Declan Rice suspended and Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Gabriel Jesus, Riccardo Calafiore and Takehiro Tomiyasu all injured.
Club captain Odegaard was ruled out with a serious problem during Norway's national league win over Austria on the night of the second match and had to be helped off the pitch by the medical team at Ullevaal Stadion, in Oslo.
The 25-year-old was later pictured on crutches on a flight from the Norwegian capital to London, just days before the Gunners' trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Second doctor for the Norwegian national team Odegaard escaped a serious fracture, but is likely to be out for around three weeks..
Teenage academy product Ethan Nwaneri has been touted as a potential solution for Arteta in midfield, should Odegaard be available.
Fabregas is confident the 17-year-old will be able to “make an impact” and feels Trossard could be the best option for Arsenal ahead of the anticipated Premier League clash, not Sunday.
Em Nwaneri, Fabregas Dessie Ooo Premier League Planet Podcast: I have no doubt that Mikel was not a starter during the match because he was good enough to make an impact.
Obviously the consequences of Rice and Odegaard's absence are helping us get back a little quicker than we would like, but that certainly means he's on his mind.
“He was chosen as part of the team because he really proves that he can design something for the table.
“I would also like to see Trossard in midfield. I know he enjoys the role, but he has the qualities and attributes to play Odegaard's role. Meio-campista or more attacking, No. 8, No. 10.
“There are some qualities to do that. Provavelmente (Thomas) Partey and Jorginho will be the other two camps, and they did not fool me.
“But, in general, it's not great to see young players playing in the Premier League.”
According to Fabregas, this weekend's match is a “very big game” for Arsenal, given the club's aspirations for the Championship season.
“That's the truth, but I want it to be an important game for Arsenal,” added the former Arsenal and Spain loanee.
“Either Arsenal need to face Manchester City to win the title this year. This is the third year in a row that they have tried to win with confidence, proving that they can be successful.
“All I respect is that it’s a huge mistake, if Tottenham finish fifth or sixth I know they will always be looking a little bit higher but it won’t be seen as a failure like Arsenal didn’t win the title this season because they have been so, so close in recent years.
“I think it's a very big game for Arsenal because they have to find that continuity after we drew the last game against Brighton,” added the former Arsenal captain.
“We also need confidence after the international break, which is important.
“A great season for Arsenal, even greater for Arsenal, and this is a great game for them.”
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