Mikel Arteta could throw a young defender in at the deep end for home game against Brighton.
Arsenal manager Arteta weighs up using academy prospect to replace Tierney. The Scotish guy will miss entire season of Premier League due to his injury issue. The surgery has been plannned in the coming weeks.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could look to his academy to replace left-back.
Nuno Tavares was dragged at half-time against Crystal Palace on Monday in place of Tierney.
According to The Mirror, Arteta could throw young defender Lino Sousa in at the deep end for Saturday’s encounter with Brighton.
The 17-year-old has represented England at U18 and U23 levels, joined Gunners from West Bromwich Albion in January.
He already has netted two goals in three appearances for Arsenal’s under-23s in Premier League 2.
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