In the absence of Benjamin White due to injury, Jurriën Timber has been given the opportunity to start at right-back in the last two Premier League games for Arsenal. This shift has also seen Riccardo Calafiori step into the starting lineup on the left.
The decision to field Timber and Calafiori in the full-back positions has raised some eyebrows among fans and pundits alike. However, Arsenal’s manager remains confident in their abilities and trusts them to deliver on the pitch.
“Jurriën and Riccardo have shown great potential in training, and I believe they are ready to step up and make an impact for the team,” said the manager in a recent press conference.
Despite the absence of White, Arsenal have managed to maintain their unbeaten run across all competitions this season. However, their resilience was put to the test in a recent Premier League match against Leicester City.
Facing a tough opponent, Arsenal struggled to break out of their own half in the first 45 minutes. Leicester City took advantage of this and scored shortly after half time. The momentum shifted in their favor when James Justin scored a stunning volley reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane, leaving the home crowd in shock.
“The Leicester game was a wake-up call for us. We need to be more clinical in front of goal and tighten up defensively if we want to continue our unbeaten run,” commented Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.
Despite the close call against Leicester, Arsenal are determined to learn from their mistakes and continue their strong start to the season. As they regroup and prepare for their next match, the pressure is on for Timber and Calafiori to prove their worth in the starting lineup.
