Former Arsenal star supports backup player to fill in for injured teammates during rivalry match against north London rivals.

According to Gunners legend Ray Parlour, Jorginho is expected to make an appearance for Arsenal this Sunday in their highly anticipated match against Tottenham. Despite not having played much this season, Parlour believes that Jorginho has the potential to step up and make a huge impact for the team.

As the first North London derby of the season approaches, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is facing a number of selection issues. Declan Rice is serving a suspension, while Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and now Martin Odegaard are all injured. Odegaard sustained an ankle injury while on international duty with Norway and is unlikely to play this weekend.

With key players like Rice, Odegaard, and Merino out, Arteta is left with a serious problem in the midfield. Parlour believes that Jorginho will be one of the players Arteta relies on to fill the gaps in the team. Despite not having played much this season, Jorginho's experience and leadership qualities make him a valuable asset to the team.

Parlour emphasizes the importance of mentality in a match like this, stating that the team cannot dwell on missing key players. Instead, they must see it as an opportunity for others to step up and make a difference. He believes that Jorginho has the ability to do just that.

With Arsenal facing a shortage of first-team players in a crucial area of the pitch, Parlour admits that a draw would be a decent result for his former team. He cautions against judging the league too early and advises the team to stay in the hunt for the title.

Meanwhile, fellow Arsenal legend Robert Pires is more optimistic about the team's chances against Tottenham. He acknowledges the loss of Rice as a blow to the team, but believes that Arsenal has a strong enough squad to secure a victory. Pires also points out that Arsenal has a better depth in their team compared to their rivals.

As the match draws closer, excitement and anticipation continue to build for both fans and players. Will Jorginho step up and make a brilliant contribution for Arsenal? Can the team overcome their selection issues and secure a win against their arch-rivals? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure, this North London derby is bound to be an intense and thrilling match for all spectators.

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