On the eve of the Dundee, the injury situation in the Arsenal squad has left manager Mikel Arteta with a tough challenge. Cesc Fabregas, a former Arsenal midfield general, has insight into the current state of the team. He specifically stated that Trossard should be considered for a start in the midfield position, especially if Odego is unavailable. Fabregas firmly believes that Trossard not only has the ability to attack from the wings, but can also play in a more attacking midfield role, such as a No. 8 or a No. 10, bringing the necessary creativity and influence to the team.
With Rice banned and a number of key players such as Ödgöl and Merino injured, Arsenal's midfield options have become particularly crucial. Fabregas believes that Trossard can play an important role in Arteta's tactical system, both as a recognition of his ability and as a strategy for the team to find a variation in a difficult situation. He predicted that if Trossard plays, he may partner with Partey and Jorginho to form a midfield trio to share the team's offensive and defensive transition tasks.
In addition, Fabregas also emphasized the importance of this weekend's North London derby for Arsenal. He pointed out that since Arsenal has high expectations for this season and is eager to compete with Manchester City and fight for the league title, this derby is not only about honor, but also about the team's confidence and morale. In his opinion, Arsenal need to show enough strength and determination in this match to prove their competitiveness in the Premier League.
For Tottenham, Fabregas believes they are more likely to finish in fifth or sixth place this season although they always try to push higher up the table. Therefore, if Arsenal fail to win the league title, this North London derby loss will be infinitely magnified as they have come close to the title several times in the past few years. Considering that Arsenal only managed to get a draw in their last game against Brighton, Fabregas sees this derby as a chance for his team to revitalize, especially after the international day, and a win is especially important in order to regain confidence.
