The Arsenal vs. Reading match in the English League Cup provides an opportunity for Arsène Wenger to rotate his squad and give playing time to players who haven’t been regular starters. Marouane Chamakh, in particular, has been lacking playing time, and this match allows him to feature from the beginning. Chamakh’s last start for Arsenal was on January 9, 2012, against Leeds. His reduced playing time has also affected his inclusion in the Moroccan national team for CAN 2013 qualification.
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