Arsenal has tactical questions to answer after Martin Odegaard suffered a left ankle injury for Norway in the Nations League.
Arsenal heads into the North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur facing a tactical dilemma after the international break.
Martin Ødegaard suffered a left ankle injury in Norway's Nations League match against Austria. The midfielder was helped off the field leaving his status up in the air for Sunday. He hasn't been ruled out yet, but scenes on the pitch haven't left Arsenal fans with much hope. Declan Rice is set to miss the fixture through suspension and summer signing Mikel Merino is out with a shoulder injury, leavingLosing Rice for a game is one thing.
Arteta could rely on his defensive depth with a formation change. Starting five at the back with Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel, William Saliba and Ben White would make Arsenal difficult to break down with each player comfortable playing the ball out from the back. Arteta can play the same midfield of Jorginho and Partey with the attack unchanged to hit Tottenham on the counter.
Arsenal's tough start to the season gets even more difficult with Manchester City on the horizon. One thing is certain: Arteta has to get his tactical setup right if Ødegaard is going to miss considerable time.
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