Arsenal are out of the League Cup after losing to Fleetwood. Bad enough in itself, but even though the visiting Arsenal supporters had a leaden evening to the county of Lancashire in the northwest of England, everyone knows that for Arsenal it is about titles in the Premier League and Champions League. Then the situation on the wing is a bigger concern than the exit League Cup.
The 16-year-old Dowman got his big opportunity at Arsenal, when he gained confidence from the start – until the 85th minute. Then came the direct red card after the reactions to a tough tackle from an opponent. If there is a multi-match ban on Dowman, the timing is bad for Arteta. For this autumn, Arsenal have had a shortage of wingers.
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Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and new signing Christos Tzolis are all injured. If Dowman is also kept out, Eberechi Eze is in reality the only option. Madueke is struggling with an ankle injury, but the severity is not known. The 24-year-old Tzolis has been out for a long time, but could be close to returning.
And Bukaya Saka, Arsenal’s greatest asset in attack?
The England international has been ruled out for “weeks”, while Arteta has announced new investigations will determine the exact length of his absence.
Either way, this shows signs of weakness in the squad of the reigning Premier League champions. This could be resolved in January.
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Of course, we think of Antonio Nusa. The 21-year-old has played his way into RB Leipzig’s best on the pitch in a few months. For the last Bundesliga game for RB Leipzig, Arsenal’s scouts were at the Red Bull Arena (as did Liverpool and Chelsea). Antonio Nusa responded to the interest by showing himself as Player of the Match.
This confirmed the path Arsenal have been following since the summer. Against an Antonio Nusa on the wing, led by captain Martin Ødegaard. This is the solution for Arteta!
