BREAKING NEWS: “I can recognize a player destined for greatness. He will become a world-class talent in the future. Arsenal should not take risks with him,” Mourinho states, highlighting one Arsenal player Arteta should avoid gambling on this season—not Bukayo Saka or William Saliba.

José Mourinho has identified an Arsenal player who he believes is destined for greatness, urging manager Mikel Arteta not to take risks with him this season. Mourinho’s advice doesn’t concern star players like Bukayo Saka or William Saliba but rather focuses on another rising talent within the squad.

He emphasizes that the player should be carefully managed, as his potential is undeniable and he is expected to become a world-class footballer in the future.

According to reports from Up Chelsea, Arsenal’s young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri will not be part of the starting lineup for the highly anticipated North London Derby against Tottenham this weekend.

Although there has been some speculation about his involvement in the match, the website suggests that Nwaneri is unlikely to start, although he may be included on the bench.

This situation adds to Mikel Arteta’s selection dilemma, particularly with key players unavailable. Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard suffered an ankle injury while on international duty, joining a list of absentees that includes Mikel Merino, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, and Declan Rice, who is suspended. Additionally, Fabio Vieira was loaned to Porto earlier in the transfer window, leaving gaps in the midfield.

As a result, Arteta is considering his options. According to GiveMeSport, Raheem Sterling could start in a central role, a position that would be new for him at Arsenal after his recent loan from Chelsea.

Despite not having made his debut yet, Arteta’s consideration of Sterling reflects the trust he has in the player’s abilities. Should Sterling play centrally, Kai Havertz may be shifted into the attacking midfielder role left vacant by Ødegaard’s injury.

Another option for Arteta would be to play Sterling on the left wing, moving Leandro Trossard into a more central position, though Trossard hasn’t frequently featured in that role for Arsenal.

Additionally, Gabriel Jesus is expected to be available for the match, but his fitness remains in question as he has struggled to regain form following a groin injury sustained earlier in the season.