Arsenal’s lineup for the upcoming match against Bournemouth has been revealed amidst concerns about the fitness of several key players. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard have all been dealing with injuries and were unable to train. Saka suffered a foot injury during the previous game against Tottenham, while Rice had to come off at halftime due to a back problem. Martinelli and Trossard are both grappling with hamstring issues.
In addition to these injuries, Fabio Vieira and William Saliba were absent during the recent Carabao Cup match against Brentford. Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber are confirmed to be unavailable for the upcoming match. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, emphasized the uncertainty surrounding the availability of these injured players and mentioned that a final decision on the squad would be made before the team travels to Bournemouth.
Arteta expressed his hopes for the injured players to recover in time, given the demanding schedule with a multitude of games in the past few weeks and the upcoming fixtures in the next seven to ten days. The availability of these players is crucial for the team’s performance in the matches ahead.
The predicted Arsenal starting XI is set to follow a 4-3-3 formation, with Raya in goal and a defensive lineup consisting of White, Saliba, Gabriel, and Zinchenko. The midfield is expected to feature Odegaard, Jorginho, and Havertz. In the attacking positions, Saka, Jesus, and Nelson are likely to be included.
The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 30th, at 3 pm BST, hosted at the Vitality Stadium. Referee Michael Salisbury will officiate the game. Despite the injury concerns and doubts surrounding some key players, Arsenal will strive to put forth a strong performance and secure a positive result against Bournemouth.
