Yesterday saw Arsenal rally from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in what was truly a proper London derby. The clash of the two big money London rivals had everything you could want or expect in a match of this magnitude. However, it is already time to turn the page, as the UCL League Phase commences for the Gunners in just two days time. Mikel Arteta will leads his men to Naples in midweek, and he’ll do so with three injury concerns: Christhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.
Champions League FYIs
Arsenal at Napoli
Kickoff: Wed. Sept. 9th, 8pm
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy
Arsenal Preview Material: Team News Predicted XI
Result Probability, According to Google: Arsenal win 54% Draw 25% Napoli win 21%
Arsenal Team News
We start with Mosquera, who was subbed off as a precaution in the win at Aston Villa on Monday. The say he only has a muscle strain, but the issue is severe enough that he missed out on the win over Chelsea.
You have to at least consider him a doubt for midweek. As for Timber, he has progressed so well in his rehabilitation that he could be nearing the point that he is included in a matchday squad.
As for this specific matchday squad? We’ll just have to wait and see.
And then finally, with Saliba the situation remains the same. He should be back at some point within the middle of next week.
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