All three key men are fit for the Arsenal game v Norwich City on Saturday, but which one should start the fixture?
Arsenal face Norwich City on Saturday in a Premier League clash that they hope will see them tighten their grip on top spot in the Premier League.
But coming into the game, the club have had some issues in regards to injury problems. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger addressed those issues in his press conference this morning – and despite confirming that Theo Walcott and Tomas Rosicky were still out, he did have some good news.
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He confirmed that Santi Cazorla, Mesut Ozil and Bacary Sagna are all fit and ready to feature against The Canaries.
Cazorla, as predicted, has returned after the international break from his ankle injury, while Sagna has recovered from a hamstring injury.
Ozil was of course the fans biggest worry, after being subbed off during Germany’s midweek international against Sweden which ended 5-3 to the Germans.
But his bruised knee is fine, so he is also ready to play.
But who does come in?
Arsenal have a game against Borussia Dortmund in the week to also consider, and without being to disrespectful, can afford to give all three another weekends rest ahead of that fixture.
Ozil should definitely be allowed to cool off on the bench at least, he is a marquee player and his German experience against Dortmund could prove crucial.
Sagna as well should be allowed to keep his feet up. He is not believed to be 100% and Carl Jenkinson is an able replacement at right-back. Sagna should probably be introduced at some stage, but he needs to be 100% for the task of handling Dortmund’s attacking prowess.
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The one who should start is Cazorla.
If Ozil is rested, then a creative spark is needed in the attacking third, which Cazorla can provide. Plus the Spaniard is itching to get back into action and state a claim to the first-team now his competition has just got much more serious.
He needs minutes after not playing since the North London derby – and an hour against Norwich should give him the chance to demonstrate what The Gunners have been missing.
Who do you think should start for Arsenal this weekend?
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