Coach Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's board were very reckless in deciding not to include an attacking player in the transfer window last winter.
On February 12, Arsenal received bad news when striker Kai Havertz will be out for the rest of the season. The German suffered a hamstring injury while training with the team in Dubai.
In addition to Kai Havertz, the Gunners have also lost a series of key players in the attack due to injuries such as Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. In particular, Bukayo Saka also suffered a similar injury to the German player.
With no real striker left, as well as few attacking options, coach Mikel Arteta now has to rely on Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri. The trio also played together in the win over Girona last week, when Trossard played the role of a pair of nine.
In the previous stages of the season, coach Mikel Arteta strictly managed the playing time of young star Ethan Nwaneri. However, the 17-year-old is now expected to play more due to the team's injury situation.
The Spaniard has to innovate flexibly with the Gunners' top attack in the remaining matches.
In previous seasons, Arsenal fans have also seen this when Emile Smith Rowe or Willian played as the fake number 9. Most recently, Kieran Tierney, originally a defender, played as a winger in the final minutes of the match against Wolves.
Currently, Arsenal are 2nd in the Premier League rankings and 7 points behind leaders Liverpool. In the upcoming match, Arsenal will visit King Power Stadium against Leicester City.
