Arsenal Left-Back Shortage Puts Spotlight on Lewis-Skelly Before Chelsea Semi

Injuries have left the 19-year-old as Arsenal's only natural left back.

Overview

Manager Mikel Arteta said Piero Hincapie has a muscle injury that is progressing but likely to sideline him for a few weeks, with no exact return date.
After starting the 4-1 FA Cup win at Portsmouth, Myles Lewis-Skelly is reported as likely to begin the League Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.
Darren Bent told talkSPORT the teenager has "looked a bit vulnerable" defensively this season and highlighted Riccardo Calafiori’s form as a reason for his limited minutes.
Arteta praised Kai Havertz’s return to fitness, saying he looks confident and will help the side if they keep him fit.
Arsenal’s longer-term plan reportedly involves adding defenders in the summer and transitioning Lewis-Skelly into midfield, according to Football Transfers as relayed by Just Arsenal.