Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to field a young team for their Capital One Cup tie with Southampton.
Wenger intends to utilise his squad for the clash against the Saints, who are second in the Barclays Premier League following their win at Swansea.
"Tomorrow night you might see Hector Bellerin, Francis Coquelin and Isaac Hayden. In the squad, we also have Chuba Akpom and Semi Ajayi as well. These are the players that are the closest," said Wenger.
The Arsenal manager also confirmed Nacho Monreal and Yaya Sanogo were still not match-fit, while England forward Theo Walcott should return after the international break from the knee injury which ruled him out of the World Cup.
Wenger is confident 18-year-old Akpom, who impressed during spells at Brentford and Coventry last season, has the needed attributes to make an impact at the top level.
"I am happy that he has developed as a goal scorer, because when he was a younger kid, his problem was finishing. That has gone now," said Wenger.
"He is a very good finisher and he has now to learn the tactical side of his game. Then he will be ready, because he is a huge talent."
