Mikel Arteta reveals a surprise option to replace the injured Kai Havertz for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that Beyc William Saliba offered to play as a striker by the end of the season after the root of Kai Havertza injury.
The Gunners have lost both Havertz and Jesus because of the fitness problems that end the season and now find themselves without a recognized striker until the end of the campaign. Krili Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are also outside, which further limits the arteth opportunities.
The free agent signing could be a possibility, but Arththa laughed when he discovered that Saliba exposed himself to fill the void at the other end of the field.
“Willy always says,” I’ll play as a striker, I’ll play, “Arteta said.” Willy is so funny, she was immediately one of his reactions.
“The truth is also that he played there. He used to score a lot of goals. But probably a lot of players played there when they were younger. All options are welcome. We’ll have to be creative.”
Asked if the Exalted Saliba would make an effective target man for his side, Arteta added, “Can you imagine?”
More likely option for Arsenal would be Employment of a free agentwho could be signed immediately, and Artea admitted to that he was open to such a move.
“I will explore any possible situation and make a decision from there,” he concluded.