Arsenal take on Inter Milan in a classic Champions League tie this eveningwith Mikel Arteta’s side in need of a statement win.
After defeat away to Newcastle United on Saturday, the Gunners face two more huge tests on the road – the first coming in Italy tonight with a trip to Chelsea looming at the weekend.
With the club also reeling from news that sporting director Edu is stepping away from his post, there has been another major injury concern with Declan Rice not travelling with the squad.
There is some good news however – Martin Odegaard is back among the subs and could make his first appearance for Arsenal since late August tonight.
Stick with us for all your team news as we count down to kick-off.
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Inter Milan starting XI
Arsenal starting XI
Inter vs Arsenal kick-off time and TV channel
No Declan Rice tonight
Bastoni on the bench for Inter
Henrikh Mkihitaryan doesn’t start against his former club tonight – he is among the subs.
Lautaro Martinez, who has six goals and four assists in 10 appearances this term, is joined by Mehdi Taremi up front with Simeone sticking with his 3-5-2 formation.
Alessandro Bastoni is not deemed fit enough for the starting XI with Nicolo Barella, Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco also absent.
Inter Milan starting XI
Sommer, Pavard, De Vrij, Bisseck, Dumfries, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Darmian,Taremi, Lautaro Martinez.
Martin Odegaard back in Arsenal squad
What a sight, Gunners fans. Martin Odegaard is named among the subs tonight after recovering from the ankle injury that has sidelined him since Spetember.
With Declan Rice not making the trop, Thomas Partey partners Mikel Merino in midfield with Ben White returning at right-back.
Arsenal starting XI
Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Merino, Trossard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.
Neto, Robinson, Zinchenko, Myles-Skelly, Kiwior, Jorginho, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus, Butler-Oyedeji.
Possible Arsenal XI?
Team news will be confirmed very shortly but with Declan Rice not in the picture, might Mikel Arteta favour Jorginho in midfield tonight?
Bastoni a doubt for Inter?
Inter have injury concerns of their own with key defender Aleesandro Bastoni limped off against Venezia on Sunday.
While he is not 100 per cent fit, Simeone Inzaghi suggested on Tuesday he could still start tonight.
Inter vs Arsenal kick-off time and TV channel
Live coverage is available on TNT Sports 1, with a live stream available on the Discovery+ app.
Declan unfortunately picked an injury against Newcastle,’ Arteta said.
‘He was able to finish and he wasn’t feeling good the last few days. We’ll have to assess him on Thursday and see if he’s ready for Chelsea.’
No Declan Rice tonight
Declan Rice has not made the journey to Italy and will miss out this evening.
The England international picked up the knock at the weekend against Newcastle and will be assessed before the trip to Chelsea on Sunday.
Declan unfortunately picked an injury against Newcastle,’ Arteta said on Tuesday.
‘He was able to finish and he wasn’t feeling good the last few days. We’ll have to assess him on Thursday and see if he’s ready for Chelsea.’
Count-down to kick-off
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