21st birthday today aswell, so pretty bad timing for Reiss. Huge danger that he ends up in a perpetual state of having to build momentum off the back of niggly injuries every month or 2. I want to see if this is a pattern that continues further - if so, might be time to cash in and look for alternatives, as unfortunate as that mode of operating is.
I'd imagine that Azeez and Cottrell have travelled but knowing Arteta, it's very doubtful they will start. I think Cottrell is a bit of a stretch but Azeez should definitely start this game IMO. He's hit a nice run of form and it would be nice for him to show what he can do in a competitive game. As for Cottrell, he actually fits what we need to a degree - a tenacious but creative attacking midfielder with good close control and goalscoring ability. Will be interesting to see if he gets game time tomorrow.
We'll have to see!
I am even tempted to say Taylor-Hart should at least be on the bench. It's weird how Taylor-Hart still hasn't signed on. Don't know if it is from his side or the club, but it's pretty concerning. Especially if Nelson ends up not making it here, Taylor-Hart fits the profile of that sort of winger with quickness, unpredictability and technique.