Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has claimed that Bukayo Saka should replace the injured Kieran Tierney at left-back ahead of Nuno Tavares and Granit Xhaka. The Gunners were dealt a huge injury blow after it was confirmed earlier this week that Tierney would miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Tavares deputised for the Scotland international against Crystal Palace on Monday, but produced a far from convincing display and was substituted at half-time. The 22-year-old was also withdrawn before the break during the Gunners’ 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, and many have questioned whether he has the quality to replace Tierney for the rest of the campaign.
Keown, who won three Premier League titles during his time with the club, has called on Mikel Arteta to curb the attacking qualities Saka brings to the side by using him at left-back. The England star has been used in that role before and Keown believes that his experience playing in that position makes him the best option.
