I would not be surprised if he began against Ajax. It appears that he is being groomed for Martinez's role as goalkeeper be it next season or in a few.
If he played, I believe it may be a clearer sight of things to come in the summer.
It was an intriguing signing, and depending on how much money was required, Martinez, our most prominent player, could be sold?
Of course, Gauci may be raw or he be ready, but signing him immediately in January is forward thinking because I don't anticipate him to be loaned out next season
There's a situation with Raya and Ramsdale at Arsenal. Though Martinez is elite level and far higher, if Emi was sold due to budget concerns, it is interesting that Gauci was chosen to take over and if he starts Thursday that's a sign to me Martinez is going to be sold.