The coaching staff have advised me to leave him out for the PSG game. This will be one of the toughest decisions I’ll have to make this season, and I just hope it won’t come back to haunt me, Mikel Arteta revealed, confirming that one major player will be dropped against PSG — and it’s neither Martinelli nor Saka.

BREAKING NEWS: Arteta Hints at Dropping One Big Name Against PSG — And It’s Not Martinelli or Saka!

In a dramatic turn of events ahead of Arsenal’s crucial UEFA Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that one of his key players will be left out of the starting lineup. The Spaniard revealed in a press conference earlier today that the coaching staff have strongly recommended that he drop a big name for tactical reasons — a decision Arteta himself admits is one of the hardest he’s had to make all season.

Speaking to reporters, Arteta said, “The coaching staff have suggested that I should drop him against PSG. This is going to be a huge decision for me this season, and I hope I won’t regret it later.”

While Arteta didn’t mention the name directly, he was quick to clarify that the player in question is neither Gabriel Martinelli nor Bukayo Saka, which comes as a relief to fans who consider the two young stars untouchable in the squad. However, this announcement has sparked intense speculation over which Arsenal star will miss out on the blockbuster clash.

Names like Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and even club captain Martin Ødegaard have all been thrown into the conversation by fans online, with social media already flooded with reactions and predictions.

Some supporters believe the decision could be related to recent form, fitness concerns, or a strategic tactical setup designed specifically to counter PSG’s dangerous attack led by Kylian Mbappé.

Arsenal, currently enjoying an impressive run both in the Premier League and Europe, will need to be at their absolute best against the French giants. Dropping a key player at this stage could either prove to be a masterstroke or a costly gamble, something Arteta himself seems very aware of. “I hope we won’t regret this later,” he added, a statement that has left fans both anxious and eager for kick-off.

The official lineup is expected to be announced just an hour before the match tomorrow night, and until then, the identity of the player being dropped will remain one of the hottest topics in football discussions.

Stay tuned for updates as this story develops!