Arsene Wenger has reportedly made plans to use left-back Kieran Gibbs as a winger when depleted Arsenal travel to Swansea City on Saturday.
Injuries to Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Tuesday's 3-0 League Cup defeat at Sheffield Wednesday have left the Gunners short on wide men this weekend.
With Aaron Ramsey also sidelined, the French manager will play Gibbs in a more advanced role and shift in-form Alexis Sanchez over to the right wing, according to The Mirror.
A calf problem and hamstring injury have ruled out Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain until after next month's international break.
Wenger's side sit level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
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