Reporter: The Gunners May Make Three Adjustments In Their Away Game At West Ham, And Skelly’s Position Will Become A Difficult Problem

According to Hupu news on May 7, according to "Football London" reporter Ryan Taylor, Arsenal will go away this Sunday to challenge West Ham United, which is still fighting for relegation. Arteta is very likely to make at least three adjustments to the starting lineup. There is a possibility of rotation at the left-back position in the defense, and whether Lewis Skelly, a young player who has performed extremely well in the midfield recently, will continue to start the game has become a key problem facing Arteta.

The left side of the defense faces rotation

There are reports that Calafiore's performance since returning to the starting lineup is worthy of recognition and is relatively outstanding. However, given that West Ham United's biggest offensive threat comes from the attacker Bowen on the right, Arteta may use Incapiye, who is more defensively stable, to restrict the England international. Incapie has just been elected Arsenal's best player in April and has been on the bench in the past two games. His physical reserves are sufficient.

Midfield dilemma: Where should Skelly choose?

In the past two games, Lewis Skelly's performance in the midfield position has been very good. Taking him out of the starting lineup seems extremely cruel in terms of emotion. However, with captain Odegaard returning from injury in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals, the Norwegian is very likely to return to the starting midfielder position. If Odegaard returns to the starting lineup and takes up the No. 10 position, Eze will be forced to move to the left, which will squeeze the starting positions of Trossard and Martinelli, both of whom are currently actively fighting to be included in the starting lineup.

In the frontcourt, Dzhekeresh will continue to serve as the starting center. However, Saka, who only played about 60 minutes in the Champions League match in midweek, will start on the right.

The possibility of not changing the formation and Timber’s comeback

However, reports highlight the possibility that Arteta could field the exact same starting XI for the third consecutive game. The team is currently in a very good state and has regained its winning rhythm. If the rotation is carried out rashly, it may interrupt the momentum that has been built in the past week. Speaking of Timber, although he is still in the recovery process from injury, even if his physical condition allows, given that this game is a severe test for the championship, and the Whites have recently regained their confidence, it is still risky to directly put Timber, who has just recovered from injury, into the starting lineup.

Source: football.london