Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says losing Burak Yosaka to injury will make him a better manager.
The England winger faces “several weeks” on the sidelines after tearing his hamstring in last week's 5-1 demolition of Crystal Palace.
Saka's injury comes a month after captain Martin Odegaard returned after 12 games with an ankle problem.
Saka's natural replacement, Raheem Sterling, will be sidelined for some time after picking up a knee injury in training.
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But when asked if his latest managerial trial could transform him into a better coach, Arteta replied: “I think so, yes.” We started the season with one of the thinnest teams in the Premier League and we know it.
“If we have the thinnest team, what do we need? To ensure that every player is utilized to their best possible potential, everyone feels a part.
“You need to find players in different positions and different relationships. It's a really good exercise and the boys are willing to do whatever is asked of them, which is really good.”
Manchester City midfielder Rhodri is under pressure for the rest of the season.
“Until we find ways to turn players into physical monsters that can be tackled, it (the lineup) is unsustainable,” Arteta said.
“Recovery from exercise is because the body needs exercise, so the muscles need exercise. When you're just recovering from playing, you start to lose a lot of elements in your body that are key to physical performance.
“Not just to play without injury, but to become a better athlete. It's very different and it's about continuing to improve as an athlete.
“The players are listening, but whoever is in charge hopefully they can do something now with the commitments they've already made over the next three or four seasons. It's very difficult and very difficult.”