October 19th 2024.
Theo Walcott, former Arsenal player, has some suggestions for Mikel Arteta, the current coach. He believes that William Saliba should be replaced by Riccardo Calafiori as centre-half in their upcoming match against Liverpool. Walcott is concerned for Saliba's safety as he may struggle against the speed and skill of Liverpool's star player, Mohamed Salah.
Saliba was given a red card during the previous game against Bournemouth, resulting in a three-game suspension. This means he will miss the matches against Liverpool, Newcastle, and Chelsea. Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have been a solid defensive partnership for Arsenal in the past two seasons, but Arteta will have to make some changes in light of Saliba's absence.
Calafiori, who is known for his impressive performances as a centre-half for Italy and his former club Bologna, is the natural choice to replace Saliba. Although he has been playing as a left-back for Arsenal, Walcott believes he may struggle against Salah's speed and suggests bringing in more experience with Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Walcott and Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool player, discussed the impact of Salah on players like Zinchenko, who has struggled against him in the past. They also suggested Jurrien Timber as another potential solution, who was unavailable for the previous game against Bournemouth.
The defeat against Bournemouth not only means Saliba's suspension, but it also cost Arsenal the chance to move to the top of the Premier League table. Liverpool will have the opportunity to retain their top spot with a win against Chelsea. It is a crucial match for Arsenal, and Walcott believes they need to make the right decisions in order to secure a positive result.
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