Arsenal could turn to 17-year-old Lino Sousa to solve the left-back’s woes, with the youth star attracting the attention of first-team coaches

ARSENAL youngster Lino Sousa could be called up to the first-team in the coming weeks to ease the club’s injury woes.

The 17-year-old joined the club from West Brom and signed his first professional contract in January.

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Accordingly Football.Londonhe has continued to impress since arriving for the club’s U18 and U23 youth teams and could even earn a place in the first team.

The gunners are currently in an injury crisis.

That was announced this week Kieran Tierney had picked up a knee injury that will sideline him for the rest of the season.

Right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu is also out – he has not played since February with a calf problem.

To make matters worse, the Gunners were dealt another defensive blow Thomas Partey was pushed aside crystal palace on Monday with a hamstring injury.

The absences could prove to be a big problem for Arsenal Champions League hopes as they approach the last nine games First League Season.

So far, however, the club’s faith in its young players has definitely paid off.

Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe have both been outstanding since breaking into the first team two years ago.

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They’ve also been given a chance to shine on the international stage after being called up to the England squad.

twenty years old Gabriel Martinelli was also praised for his consistent performances.