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Hale End’s flying defender can now make a surprise appearance after Arsenal was injured by Ben White’s strike

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Hale End’s flying defender can now make a surprise appearance after Arsenal was injured by Ben White’s strike

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the bad news regarding Ben White.

The Englishman is one of the most durable players in the entire squad. He has been available almost always since he joined the club and he is extremely reliable.

However, during the international break, reports revealed that White undergoes surgery to overcome knee injury he struggled with.

Now Arteta has confirmed this. White will miss several monthswhich is a powerful blow.

The former Brighton player’s absence could now open the door for one of the Hale End graduates to get some first-team opportunities.

Josh Nichols could get his chance at Arsenal after Ben White’s injury

White The injury itself is a big blow, but what makes it worse is that Takehiro Tomiyasu is also currently injured.

The Japan international has barely played this season and Arsenal There is a real shortage of options at right-back at the moment – Jurrien Timber is the only natural senior right-back available at the club.

Mikel Arteta turned to Thomas Partey to play at right back and he did a decent job. But we all know his best position is in the middle of the park.

So, when Timber needs a break, we think Arteta could give young Josh Nichols an opportunity.

The 18-year-old took part in Arsenal’s tour of the United States in the summer and impressed. He also played against Bolton in the EFL Cup and had a very good game.

Nichols, nicknamed the “flying quarterback” Arsenal.comhe has a bright future ahead of him and we think he can step up if given the opportunity in the first team.

Arsenal have a busy schedule and it would be unwise to force Timber to play every game. He’ll need some rest and that should open the door for young Nichols.

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Arsenal's Josh Nichols during the PL2 match between Chelsea U21 and Arsenal U21 at Kingsmeadow Stadium on March 1, 2024 in Kingston upon Thames, England.
Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Arsenal have another young player who could play at right-back

Nichols is probably ahead of the rest academy There are options to fill the right-back position if necessary, but there is another player who can also do the job.

Michal Rosiak is naturally a midfielder, but he has played as a right-back many times for Arsenal’s youth teams.

The 19-year-old boy has yet to get the chance to become an adult in Arsenalbut behind the scenes he showed great promise. He also trained frequently with the first team.

Rosyak is incredible at free kicks.and he will offer Arsenal something different if Arteta calls him at some point.

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