Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is going to start Nicolas Pepe on Thursday evening, the Daily Mirror report.
Pepe was sent off on his last outing for Arsenal and Leeds United, after an off the ball incident with Gjanni Alioski.
Pepe has faced a great deal of criticism since that moment, with the Arsenal winger set to be suspended for three domestic games.
Arteta is now keen to give Pepe the chance to make amends immediately and will hand him a starting role against Molde.
Pepe has already publicly apologised for his sending off, and he will surely be keen to impress tomorrow now.
The £72 million man, who was hailed as ‘unbelievable’ by Bernd Leno (Football London), could have an opportunity to turn a negative into a positive if he is able to put in an eye catching display against Molde.
Pepe has been far too inconsistent in an Arsenal shirt to date, but his latest misdemeanour may just help to focus him.
If Pepe can start producing on a regular basis there is little doubting his quality, but he now will surely have to work hard to win Arteta’s trust back.
Arsenal beat Molde 4-1 in their previous meeting in the competition, and will be looking to make it four wins from four in their group on Thursday.
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