Mikel Arteta has named a solid lineup for Arsenal to face FC Zurich at the Emirates, with Mohamed Elneny making a return.
Arsenal have named a strong lineup to face FC Zurich in a game that would determine their status as group winners. In the penultimate game at the Emirates before the World Cup break, Mikel Arteta has decided to go with a few of his first team regulars.
Aaron Ramsdale starts in goal owing to Matt Turner’s absence. Ben White continues in the right-back spot, while Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes form the central defensive partnership. Kieran Tierney is the preferred choice at left-back, while Oleksandr Zinchenko is back in the squad and on the bench.
Team news… IN ✅
👋 Mo Elneny returns
🧑✈️ Gabriel Jesus captains the side
🙌 Alex Zinchenko back in the squad pic.twitter.com/RVHbPKO7Qo— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 3, 2022
Mohamed Elneny makes his first start after suffering a significant hamstring injury and plays the holding midfield role. The Egyptian’s return allows Arteta to play Albert Sambi Lokonga in an advanced midfield role alongside Fabio Vieira.
Reiss Nelson starts on the right side of the Arsenal attack. Arteta has preferred to play Gabriel Jesus on the left-hand side to allow a rest for Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. Eddie Nketiah leads the line for Arsenal against FC Zurich.
Arsenal Starting Lineup: Ramsdale, Ben White, Holding, Gabriel Magalhaes, Tierney, Vieira, Elneny, Lokonga, Nelson, Nketiah, Jesus
