Arsenal Lineup vs Crystal Palace confirmed- Martin Kai Havertz dropped as Zinchenko lost his place in the XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation
Arsenal Lineup vs Crystal Palace confirmed- Martin Kai Havertz dropped as Zinchenko lost his place in the XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation
Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League game
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keeping a close eye on the fitness of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko as they prepare for a match against Crystal Palace this Saturday. Both players were absent from Arsenal’s recent FA Cup match against Liverpool.
Gabriel Jesus, who had a knee issue, is showing positive signs of returning as he participated in training during Arsenal’s warm-weather camp in Dubai. On the other hand, Zinchenko, dealing with a calf problem, hasn’t played since Arsenal’s loss to West Ham on December 28.
Arteta shared, “We still have a few players on that list we haven’t managed to get back yet, but hopefully, they are much closer, and some are in a better place than we expected. Individually, I won’t give you specific updates, but we are still missing a few. It’s touch and go with some, that’s what I would say.”
Expressing optimism, Arteta believes the hard work put in during their Dubai camp will benefit the team as they aim to revitalize their slowed-down pursuit of the title. He described the camp as “phenomenal” and highlighted the team’s dedication in addressing specific aspects of their game. The change in environment, favorable weather, and shared moments have left the squad feeling fully recharged.
In summary, Arsenal faces uncertainty with the fitness of key players, but Arteta is hopeful that the recent training camp will prove beneficial as they strive to regain momentum in their title challenge.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Rice, Jorginho; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus
Saturday 12.30pm GMT, TNT Sports
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Referee: Paul Tierney
