Xhaka was sent off with a red card in the first leg of the League Cup against Liverpool. Fortunately, the Gunners' heroic performances allowed them to end 0-0 at Anfield and gave them hope of winning the trophy. While Xhaka's red card didn't cost Arsenal, it left Arteta in a dilemma in the league match against Tottenham.
Xhaka will be suspended for away to Tottenham, while with both Thomas and Hernenni competing in the Africa Cup of Nations, Arteta doesn't have much choice in midfield. Unless a new player is signed, the only veteran midfielder who can play against Tottenham will be Lokunga. But Arteta doesn't have to worry too much, as he still has four midfielders to choose from.
Ben White or Chambers.
This is perhaps Arteta's most likely option. After the League Cup with Liverpool, Arteta was asked if he would play as midfielder against Tottenham Hotspur and said it was an option. Chambers also has midfield experience, which could be another option, and like White, he can play as a centre-back, right-back or defensive midfielder.
He will likely be placed in midfield against Tottenham, as right-back Kenyo Fuan missed the game against Liverpool due to injury, while Fuan's substitute Suarez was injured. So there's a good chance Chambers is in midfield.
Patino.
If Arteta wants to play two professional midfielders against Tottenham, his best bet is the budding genius Patino.
The 18-year-old was impressive, scoring his first goal in the English League Cup against Sunderland. Manchester United legend Ferdinand earlier said Partino was full of talent and that he had the potential to become the best player in recent years in terms of talent.
Now the problem is his lack of experience. After all, he has only made four career appearances, two of which have played for Arsenal's U23 team, and he has played in the Premier League. But maybe Arteta can get it from Danny. Ross got inspired there. The former Spurs player scored a stunning goal in his Premier League debut against the Gunners in April 2010. Ross proved that young newcomers can also succeed in the Premier League.
Azez.
Another possibility is the young Azez, whose loan spell at Portsmouth is coming to an end. The 19-year-old Azez is more experienced than Patino. But that's all, although he made 11 appearances, none of them were in the Premier League. Despite his excellent performances at Arsenal, he had a mediocre performance in 6 months at Portsmouth.
Azez could be loaned to another League Two side to spend the season, and even if he returns, he will at least need to sit on the bench to face Tottenham Hotspur in the short term.
In order to alleviate the crisis in midfield, another option is for the FA to agree to Arsenal's extension application.
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