September 28th 2024.
This weekend's highly anticipated Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City may see goalkeeper David Raya sidelined due to an injury. The Arsenal team is waiting until the last minute to make a decision on Raya's fitness for the game.
Despite his excellent performance so far this season, Raya was seen limping through the mixed zone after the thrilling 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday. In their midweek Carabao Cup victory against Bolton, the Gunners were without their usual no2 Neto, who was cup-tied, and the injured Tommy Setford. However, 16-year-old Jack Porter stepped up to the challenge and started in goal for the team.
This weekend, Neto will be available for selection and may be called upon by manager Mikel Arteta if Raya is unable to play. Arteta confirmed on Friday that Raya is still a doubt for the game. Unfortunately, Arsenal will also be without Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko due to injuries sustained in their intense match against Manchester City.
The team did receive some good news, as both Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber, who were forced off the field in the second half of last Sunday's game, have been declared fit for the match against Leicester. Calafiori even made a comeback in the midweek game against Bolton, while Timber was left out of the squad but has since been cleared to play.
One of the biggest questions for Arsenal fans is whether star striker Jamie Vardy will cause more problems for their team. The Gunners will have to face Leicester without Leandro Trossard, who is serving a suspension after receiving a red card last weekend. However, there is a possibility for Raheem Sterling to make his first start for the club after scoring his first goal in the midweek game against Bolton. Another player to watch out for is Gabriel Jesus, who played the full 90 minutes and scored twice in the same game.
As for the predicted lineup for Arsenal, it is expected that Neto will start in goal, with Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, and Calafiori forming the defense. Rice, Partey, and Jorginho will be in the midfield, while Saka, Havertz, and Martinelli will lead the attack.
The match between Arsenal and Leicester is set to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, September 28. Unfortunately, it will not be broadcasted live in the UK due to its time slot. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up and following the team's official channels.
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