Arsenal’s Anticipated Lineup Against Olympiacos: Six Key Changes from Newcastle Victory
Arsenal Gears Up for Champions League Clash Against Olympiacos
After a victorious weekend, Arsenal is set for a midweek Champions League showdown with a familiar adversary, Olympiacos. Although the Gunners haven’t faced the Greek side since 2021, they have played each other 12 times since 2009. Mikel Arteta’s team commenced their European campaign with an impressive 2-0 win at Athletic Club, while Olympiacos was held to a goalless draw by newcomers Pafos FC, despite the latter playing a significant part of the match with ten men. José Luis Mendilibar’s side boasts a rich history at the Emirates, but they face an enormous challenge on Wednesday, even against a potentially rotated Arsenal squad.
Arsenal’s Projected Lineup for the Olympiacos Clash
Manager Mikel Arteta may opt for changes in the lineup following Sunday’s win, but certain key players are expected to feature prominently in the matchup.
- Goalkeeper: David Raya – Although rotation is likely, Raya is anticipated to maintain his position as Arsenal’s No.1 goalie.
- Right Back: Ben White – Jurriën Timber’s impressive weekend performance earns him a rest, making way for White’s return to the starting XI.
- Center Back: Cristhian Mosquera – Despite a challenging game at St. James’ Park, Mosquera is expected to start, allowing William Saliba some deserved rest.
- Center Back: Gabriel – With Piero Hincapié unavailable, Gabriel is likely to continue following his stellar display on the weekend.
- Left Back: Myles Lewis-Skelly – The young talent is poised to feature in the lineup as he seeks more opportunities this season.
- Central Midfield: Christian Nørgaard – Nørgaard’s role is to provide reliability and fitness in place of Martín Zubimendi.
- Central Midfield: Mikel Merino – After sparking Arsenal’s comeback on the weekend, Merino is likely to reclaim his starting spot.
- Central Midfield: Martin Ødegaard – Ødegaard returns to form following a shoulder injury and is ready to start after his notable cameo at St. James’.
- Right Wing: Bukayo Saka – While Ethan Nwaneri is a viable option, Saka is favored, looking to continue building his fitness and productivity.
- Striker: Viktor Gyökeres – Gyökeres’s encouraging performance on Sunday may see him lead the line again.
- Left Wing: Gabriel Martinelli – A strong bench impact in the league opener earns him a spot, eyeing to add to his Champions League goal tally.
Mikel Arteta enjoys the flexibility to rotate his team for the midweek clash, maintaining squad freshness across competitions. As anticipation builds, fans of the Gunners eagerly await to see whether the team will continue their promising European start against a formidable Olympiacos lineup.
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