In tonight’s highly anticipated Premier League encounter, Arsenal is set to clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The spotlight falls on Gabriel, a defensive stalwart for Arsenal, as he undergoes a last-minute fitness test following a knee injury sustained in the previous victory over Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s head coach, expresses optimism about Gabriel’s potential participation in this crucial match.
However, concerns linger over another key player, Declan Rice, who is racing against time to recover fitness. Arteta comments on Rice’s situation, stating, “He has done some work, but he has missed some work as well. But hopefully, he is going to be okay.”
Adding to the challenges, Arsenal confirms the continued absence of influential midfielder Thomas Partey, who has been sidelined since October due to a thigh injury. Although Partey had aimed for a return in this match, Arteta acknowledges the reality of the situation, expressing a desire for a fully-fit squad.
The predicted Arsenal lineup adopts a robust 4-3-3 formation, with Raya in goal, and a defensive line potentially including White, Saliba, Gabriel (pending fitness), and Zinchenko. The midfield trio features Odegaard, Rice, and Havertz, while the attacking front is likely to be led by Saka, Jesus, and Martinelli.
Injury concerns encompass Partey (thigh), Timber (knee), and Vieira (groin), with doubts surrounding Gabriel (knee) and Rice (hamstring). Elneny remains ineligible due to his return from AFCON. The versatile squad includes Ramsdale, Raya, Hein; Gabriel, Cedric, Kiwior, Saliba, Tomiyasu, White, Zinchenko; Elneny, Havertz, Jorginho, Odegaard, Rice, Smith Rowe; Jesus, Martinelli, Nelson, Nketiah, Saka, and Trossard.
Scheduled for 7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the City Ground, the clash can be witnessed live on TNT Sports.
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