The upcoming Champions League campaign for Arsenal will kickstart on Thursday evening with a visit to Bergamo to face Europa League champions Atalanta BC.
Despite facing a number of absences, Arsenal managed to edge out Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday. The return of Declan Rice from a domestic suspension will provide a boost to the Gunners.
Both Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Atalanta counterpart Gian Piero Gasperini will be missing key players for the midweek clash. Here is the latest team news ahead of the match.
ATALANTA BC vs. ARSENAL
Out: Gianluca Scamacca (ACL), Giorgio Scalvini (ACL)
Doubtful: Ibrahim Sulemana (ankle), Nicolo Zaniolo (thigh)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui
Out: Martin Odegaard (ankle), Riccardo Calafiori (calf), Mikel Merino (shoulder), Kieran Tierney (thigh), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf)
Doubtful: Bukayo Saka (unspecified)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Sterling; Havertz
ATALANTA BC
The stage is set for an exciting clash between two top clubs in European football as Arsenal take on Atalanta BC in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
