Arsenal Fans Left Worried as Three First-Team Players Set to Miss Carabao Cup Clash with Bolton
The Gunners are facing a potential crisis as they prepare to take on League One Bolton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. According to reports, three first-team players – Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and David Raya – are set to miss the encounter at the Emirates Stadium.
The absence of these key players could be a significant blow to Arsenal’s chances of winning the cup. Raya, in particular, has been a mainstay between the sticks for the Gunners, and his absence could be felt.
With Neto cup-tied and Tommy Setford out with a hip injury, 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter could make his debut for the team. Porter has been training intermittently with the first team and has impressed with his handling, ball-playing ability, and confident personality.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has warned that the team will have to adapt to the new goalkeeper, saying, "We have to wait and see what the situation is going to be. But that’s why we train with four, sometimes five goalkeepers – we want them all around. Whoever plays, for sure he will be prepared."
However, some fans are already questioning the decision to sign Neto, who is cup-tied, instead of bringing in a back-up goalkeeper. One fan tweeted, "Signing a back-up GK which cannot give your 1st GK a rest in the domestic cup is questionable to say the least."
Another fan added, "I don’t mind that we signed Neto and didn’t spend 30m on a back-up cause it’s very unfortunate that Raya and Setford are out but its still kind of funny that we signed a keeper who’s cup tied^^"
Raya’s injury is minor, and he is expected to be in contention to face Leicester City in the Premier League this weekend.
It’s clear that Arsenal’s injury woes are starting to take their toll, and fans are getting worried. Will Porter be able to step up and make a big impact for the team? Only time will tell.
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