Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits defender Ben White could play in midfield.
Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning Albert Sambi Lokonga is the only fit, senior central midfielder available ahead of Thursday's trip to Liverpool.
Centre-back White has been mooted as a possible solution, having played in midfield for his previous club Brighton.
And asked if White was an option, Arteta said: “It's an option that we have. He has played there before.
“He has played as a central defender, he's played as a right-back and he's played in a back three. That's one of the positive things with Ben, that he has the capacity to play in different roles."
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