In Arsenal's match against Bournemouth, French defender Saliba was sent off for a foul, bringing a considerable challenge to Arsenal's defense. After the match, Arsenal manager or relevant decision makers revealed the next lineup adjustment plan in an interview.
Walcott said: "Losing Saliba against Bournemouth was definitely a blow, but we have to move on. For the next round of the league, I'd go for Calafiore to take Saliba's place. However, I must admit that I am a little worried about Salah's pace as Calafiore is not the fastest player."
He further explained, "Arsenal need experienced players to stabilize the army when facing a strong team like Liverpool. Perhaps, Zinchenko's experience and leadership is especially important at this time. He is not only a good player, but also a talker, able to motivate his teammates and knows the importance of a game like the one against Liverpool. Arteta is well aware that a good result in a game like this is vital for the overall morale and confidence of the team."
Another commentator, Redknapp Jr, also commented on Arsenal's line-up changes: "Zinchenko had a lot of trouble against Salah last season, but that doesn't mean we should drop him. You can't disrupt the overall deployment just because a player is unavailable. Instead, we should make the most appropriate adjustments based on the characteristics of the player and the opponent."
Walcott agreed and added: "It's true that we can't give up our quest for victory just because of momentary difficulties. In addition, I think Arsenal must also bring back Timberlake. His return will provide us with more options and stability. We need every player to be at their best when facing the next challenges."
