Since Jesus’ injury, Eddie Nketiah has been given the opportunity to start at Arsenal by coach Mikel Arteta. The English star scored 9 goals in all competitions this season, but had to sit on the bench for rookie Leandro Trossard in the last 2 matches.
Arsenal will be playing at home to Bournemouth in round 26 of the English Premier League, Eddie Nketiah is expected to start again. However, journalist Charles Watts believes that Nketiah is injured after Arsenal’s victory over Everton.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, journalist Charles Watts revealed: “Eddie Nketiah came on from the bench against Everton, he had an assist. But he got injured as soon as the final whistle blew, he fell to the ground and got up and limped.”
“Nketiah has a small problem, that’s why he has been a substitute in Arsenal’s last two games. The problem that Nketiah has after the Everton game is not too serious, but Arteta is still undecided on whether to use it. use him against Bournemouth or not.
If Nketiah is absent, Leandro Trossard will continue to play in the virtual No. 9 position in Arsenal’s attack, alongside the duo Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. In the last 2 main matches, the Belgian player played very well. Being rated higher than Bournemouth, the Gunners will have to work hard to win 3 points.