Supervisor Mikel Arteta is in a tricky spot forward of Arsenal’s first match within the UEFA Champions League this season once they tackle Atalanta tonight.
Arteta is anticipated to make at the least two modifications to the Gunners squad for his or her opener in opposition to Atalanta.
This as a result of there are speculations that Arsenal could possibly be with out 5 gamers for his or her conflict in opposition to Atalanta, as Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Martin Odegaard and Kieran Tierney weren’t in coaching.
Whereas Odegaard will probably be on the sidelines for an prolonged interval as a result of ankle damage, Merino is making progress and will return to the group quickly.
Arteta has the possibility to combine issues up within the Champions League, with gamers like Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz needing a relaxation forward of their weekend recreation in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
A variety of Arsenal academy stars, together with Ethan Nwaneri, travelled to Italy, so maybe he might get a nod to start out.
Whereas midfielder Declan Rice’s return to the facet would fill a void, Arteta might resolve to utilize Jorginho after his show that impressed Alan Shearer.
Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling haven’t had a lot recreation time thus far this season as a result of health and damage points and will additionally get probabilities to play tonight.
