Arsenal XI vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League

Saka has been struggling with a hamstring wounded that helium picked up playing for England during the caller planetary break. The winger was forced during England’s decision to Greece connected October 10 and missed the Three Lions’ triumph implicit Finland 3 days later.

Timber has been retired since the commencement of this period with what Arteta has confirmed is simply a muscular problem. The defender missed Arsenal’s triumph implicit Southampton connected October 5 and helium has not played for them since.

Arteta whitethorn look to alteration his squad aft that loss, though the back-four is apt to enactment the aforesaid - unless Timber is thrown consecutive backmost into the squad aft being retired with a muscular problem.

In midfielder, Jorginho could travel into the broadside successful spot of Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz whitethorn slot into there, too. Arteta played a midfield 3 of Declan Rice, Mikel Merino and Partey astatine Bournemouth connected Saturday, but it struggled to gel.

Havertz could driblet into determination to adhd creativity. Ethan Nwaneri is an option, but Arteta suggested connected Monday helium is improbable to start.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Jorginho, Rice; Sterling, Jesus, Martinelli

Doubts: Saka (hamstring), Timber (knock)

Injured: Odegaard (ankle), Tierney (hamstring), Tomiyasu (knee)

Arsenal squad from: Neto, Raya, Setford; Calafiori, Gabriel, Heaven, Kiwior, Saliba, White, Zinchenko; Havertz, Jorginho, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Nwaneri, Partey, Rice; Jesus, Martinelli, Sterling and Trossard.

Time and date: 8pm BST connected Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Venue: Emirates Stadium

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