The left-back for Arsenal is expected to be quite important.
Arsenal’s’musical chairs’ strategy might work well this weekend when they play Liverpool in a crucial Premier League match.
The Gunners will be motivated to recover after their shocking loss to Bournemouth the previous Saturday.
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The’musical chairs’ strategy might be replicated by the Gunners, and Declan Rice will help.Getty Images
It won’t be simple, though, particularly in light of Mikel Arteta’s mounting injury list.
Arsenal can enter the game with some confidence because of the Spaniard’s tactical skill, even though they run the risk of missing certain important players, such as Martin Odegaard and possibly Bukayo Saka.
Arteta emphasized that his team will be “flying” on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.
Additionally, he might defeat Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right side of Liverpool’s defense by using an efficient “musical chairs” tactic.
The’musical chairs’ strategy of Arteta
The Gunners have been employing an inverted left-back in their new setup.
In recent weeks, newcomer Riccardo Calafiori has filled that role; however, owing to injury, he may be replaced this weekend by Oleksandr Zinchenko or Jurrien Timber.
Arsenal left-back Riccardo Calafiori has been playing an inverted role
Declan Rice plays inside the left channel as a central midfielder, with left winger Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz completing a diamond.
Those four players then rotate throughout the match and change positions, moving into the areas where space has been left.
If Calafiori moves inside, Rice will shift out to the left and make the side of the diamond.
The Italian then moves to the base, leaving plenty of space for Martinelli in attack.
That would then give Alexander-Arnold a headache in terms of who he should mark.
Liverpool will have to find a solution to keep tabs on the four moving players.
And the Reds have got to be aware of who’s running and who’s  staying in their position – which could also confuse midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.
Salah is marked by whom?
From a defensive perspective, Arsenal must decide who will cover Mohamed Salah, the outstanding player for Liverpool.
Zinchenko might start Sunday’s game since Calafiori is probably going to miss it because of a knee injury.
There may be reason for concern given the Ukrainian’s past struggles against Salah.
Gabriel Magalhaes might have to move to the left, which would increase the diamond, so it will be a game of stick or twist for Arsenal.
However, Rice, a ÂŁ105 million guy, will probably fill the role.
When it comes to Arsenal’s in-game formation change from attack to defense, the midfield player is essential.
Arteta typically uses a five-man offensive to inspire his players to be bold.
They can’t afford to be gullible, though, since Salah and Luis Diaz are heading in the opposite direction.
8Mohamed Salah will pose a huge threat to the Arsenal defenceCredit: AP
David Raya, the director
David Raya’s ability to play both diagonal and direct passes from the back is one of his main advantages.
By pressing high, several opposing teams have tried to catch him in the pass.
However, Raya’s distribution has allowed the Gunners to play over that press.
The wingers will have ample room to rush in behind the rival defense as a result.
Additionally, it allows Havertz, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall, to create trouble for the center-backs by acting as a target man.
David Raya has the ability to skip the press and play direct to the attack.