Arsenal could be forced to start 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter in the Hale End special for the Carabao Cup clash with Bolton

David Raya has given Mikel Arteta a headache ahead of Arsenal's Carabao Cup clash with Bolton, which could lead to a shock debut.

He Gunners The manager is expected to make the changes for the third-round match at the Emirates on Wednesday night.

Captain Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney will all miss the game against the Trotters due to injuries.

And goalkeeper Raya has emerged as a doubt due to injury for the Spaniard. spotted limping with a bandage on his right leg after Sunday's 2-2 draw at Manchester City.

Under normal circumstances, the Euro 2024 winner would be expected to miss the upcoming League Cup tie, while his substitute would come into action.

But Brazilian goalkeeper Neto, on loan from Bournemouth, will miss the Cup after playing in the Cherries' 1-0 second-round defeat to West Ham.

Meanwhile, Karl Hein is on loan at LaLiga side Real Valladolid, while academy goalkeeper Tommy Setford is out injured.

Incredibly, this could mean that 16-year-old Jack Porter is handed an unlikely first-team debut.

Porter is highly rated at Arsenal and has been involved in first-team training, leading to him being on the bench for last week's 0-0 Champions League draw away to Atalanta.

With Leandro Trossard Suspended following his red card at the Etihad, Porter could be one of the Hale End stars who start against Bolton.

Here talkSPORT.com takes a look at how Arteta's team could face their opponents from League One.

If Arteta decides to avoid risking Raya, England youth international Porter would come into the starting XI.

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At right-back is Ben White, who played with a minor knock after coming on at half-time at the Etihad.

Jurrien Timber, who started against City, is likely to be rested and Arteta will be careful not to overdo him considering his lengthy absence last season.

Ricciardo Calafiori could also be given a break, and Myles Lewis-Skelly could come in at left-back.

The versatile 17-year-old made his debut in the position against the Citizens as a late substitute, where he endeared himself to the Gunners faithful after his heated altercation with Erling Haaland.

Jakub Kiwior, who has so far been limited to a supporting role during the season, could be given the rare opportunity to start in his natural position of centre-back.

And he could partner Ayden Heaven (an unused substitute in the north London derby against Tottenham) in the heart of defence.

The 17-year-old, who was reportedly on Borussia Dortmund's radar in the summer, featured heavily under Arteta in pre-season.

Moving into midfield, Jorginho could return to the lineup for his third appearance this campaign.

Declan Rice and Thomas Partey are likely to be rested to stay fresh for Saturday's Premier League game against Leicester.

This could mean star Ethan Nwaneri gets his first Arsenal start, with the attacking midfielder regarded as the jewel of the club's academy.

Fans have been desperate for the 17-year-old to get more involvement, and Nwaneri hopes a dazzling display against Bolton could lead to a top-flight first-team start in the near future.

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He could play alongside Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand in a box-to-box role with complete freedom, allowing another Hale Ender to make his official debut.

The 21-year-old is now fully fit after battling injury setbacks and made a strong impression on Arteta and the Gooners during the pre-season tour of the United States.

Tagged as quality Thanks to club icon Perry Groves, the Dutchman could finally get the chance to impress on the big stage.

With right winger Bukayo Saka likely to miss the game, Raheen Sterling could make his first start since joining on loan from Chelsea.

Gabriel Martinelli could then play on the opposite flank, with the Brazilian – like Sterling – looking for his first goal of the season.

Another player yet to open his account is striker Gabriel Jesus, who is likely to replace Kai Havertz in attack to spearhead a strong three-man attack.

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