Zinchenko Vs Timber: Who Should Mikel Arteta Start Ahead Of Nottingham Clash

Mikel Arteta will have a difficult time choosing between Jurrien Timber and Oleksandr Zinchenko as his starting player.

This Saturday, when Arsenal plays Nottingham Forest in their first EPL game, all eyes will be on Mikel Arteta as he chooses between starting defenders Oleksandr Zinchenko or Timber.

In an effort to capitalize on their Community Shield victory, the Arteta squad will face Forest at the Emirates stadium on Saturday.

Recall that the Arsenal won the Community Shield over the weekend by defeating Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.

This summer, Jurrien Timber left Ajax and joined for a reported 45 million pounds. The young Dutch footballer is capable of playing both right-back and center back.

Given Alexandr Zinchenko's absence from the field, Timber should start at left-back based on his strong preseason performances, which have shown his flexibility.

On the other hand, Zinchenko, a left back favorite of Mikel Arteta, moved from Manchester City to Arsenal last season.

While healing from a calf ailment, Zinchenko has been ailing since the preseason.

Timber's inclusion in Arsenal's starting lineup might be a game-changer as the Gunners strive to have a good season.