you’re right with Zinchenko ofcourse but I think Timber will be better than White when he is settled down. Will be interesting to see Odegaard in the position of Xhaka and Havertz in the 10 position. Or will Havertz play in Xhaka’s position?
Yeah White finally has some competition as Tomiyasu missed the whole season. Will be interesting to see how the competition between him and Timber will play out. It's a positive for them as both of them can play when Saliba needs a rest/is injured. A big step up from the legend that is Rob Holding.
The midfield thing is also intriguing. Feels like Rice is left alone to shield the defense when Partey doesn't play (if he even stays that is) but I think the three that starts today is the one that Arteta plans on using mostly. Not sure if either one of Ødegaard or Havertz have the discipline to play a genuine CM but Rice does cover a huge space so perhaps they don't need them to. Plus Zinchenko or Timber probably move to the centre to help out.