Arsenal will travel to take on Inter Milan in a Champions League encounter on Wednesday evening.
Mikel Arteta will be desperate to see his side get back to winning ways, after they slumped to defeat against Newcastle United last time out in the Premier League.
Whilst the Gunners have struggled to consistently shine on the domestic stage, they remain unbeaten in the Champions League so far this season.
However, the North London outfit will expect a stern test from Inter Milan tomorrow. William Saliba has admitted confidence is low at Arsenal right now, but a win against the Italian giants would certainly provide a timely boost.
Martin Odegaard of Arsenal portrait before the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on Aug…
Arsenal team and injury news ahead of Inter Milan
The Gunners’ defensive options remain depleted heading into this fixture. Riccardo Calafiori, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney will all still be unavailable to face Inter Milan.
However, after a spell on the sidelines, Ben White made his return to action against Newcastle and could come back into the starting XI for this game.
On top of that, Martin Odegaard could be fit to face Inter Milan. The Norwegian playmaker won’t be ready to start, but could be involved from the bench.
Arsenal fans have felt Odegaard’s absence keenly, as the team have all too often lacked creativity whilst he has been out of action.
There was bad news to come from the manager’s press conference ahead of this match, though, as Arteta confirmed Declan Rice’s absence, after the former West Ham United midfielder picked up an injury against Newcastle.
Leandro Trossard under threat amid Martin Odegaard recovery
Whether Odegaard is ready to be involved to any degree against Inter Milan or not, Leandro Trossard does not deserve to keep his place in the starting XI.
Trossard was one of Arsenal’s worst performers against the Magpies. All too often, the Belgian has failed to deliver when called upon to start games.
What’s more, Ethan Nwaneri deserves to be handed his first Champions League start. As Arsenal have already qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds, there is little risk in deploying the Hale End academy gem in the middle of the park when his side take to the pitch at the San Siro.
Predicted Arsenal XI vs Inter Milan
Merino has featured in the ‘left-eight’ midfield role recently, and in Rice’s absence he is almost certain to continue in that position. Meanwhile, Nwaneri is ready to come and take Trossard’s place.
White’s return to the starting XI at right-back would also allow Partey to reclaim his usual berth at the base of the midfield trio.
David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber; Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino, Ethan Nwaneri; Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz.
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