Arteta should drop Odegaard for Nwaneri when Saka returns

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is facing tough decisions as winger Bukayo Saka prepares to return from injury. Martin Odegaard may be dropped to make room for young player Ethan Nwaneri. This change comes as Arsenal has struggled without Saka in their attack. Saka joins a list of injured players, including Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel Martinelli has just come back, leaving Arteta with limited options in the lineup. With a chance to win the Premier League now dim, the team needs to reassess its strategy. Nwaneri, at just 18, has impressed during Saka's absence. He has scored and assisted four goals in seven Premier League starts, which is better than Odegaard's performance this season. Odegaard, who earns £300,000 a week, has struggled, contributing only three goals this calendar year. While Odegaard has been an important player for Arsenal in the past, his recent form has been disappointing. Nwaneri's strong showing may make it harder for Arteta to justify keeping Odegaard in the starting eleven when Saka returns. Arteta could use this moment to let Nwaneri take a more central role, potentially revitalizing the team's attack.