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title: "Satka: Arsenal debut doesn’t scare me"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Bore"
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published: "2015-03-20T15:30:26Z"
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# Satka: Arsenal debut doesn’t scare me

**Due to a number of injuries and suspensions, Newcastle’s squad are down to the bare bones ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Gunners.**

As a result, John Carver looks set to hand Lubomir Satka his debut against Arsenal, with just one senior centre-half available for tomorrow’s game.

Amid talk of the 19-year-old being handed his debut, Satka told the club’s official website: “It doesn’t scare me.”

“I don’t feel any pressure. I want to say I’m ready but I guess you never know until you actually play. But I’m excited.”

“If I get called upon, I’ll try my best.”

He added, “Hopefully I’ll make my debut and it’ll be good for me to be tested against good players. Obviously, it would be a big test for me – I’m still young – but it would be a great learning experience.”

It is believed Dutch international Daryl Janmaat will partner Mike Williamson at centre-half tomorrow, with Ryan Taylor and Lubo at either full-back position.