September 26th 2024.
Raya is currently facing a tough time as he deals with a muscle injury. The talented goalkeeper, who has been in top form for Arsenal this season, is now a cause for concern for the team ahead of their Premier League game against Leicester City this weekend. It was evident when he was seen hobbling through the mixed zone after their 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.
Unfortunately, Raya was unable to play in their recent Carabao Cup victory over Bolton due to his injury. This gave 16-year-old Jack Porter a chance to shine as he took over the goalkeeping duties. With Raya being cup-tied and Tommy Setford injured, the team may have to turn to Neto for their upcoming game. Manager Mikel Arteta has expressed on Wednesday that Raya's fitness is still uncertain.
Aside from Raya, Arsenal is also facing other injury concerns. Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko are all still unavailable for selection. Furthermore, their physical encounter with City resulted in more players getting injured. Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber had to leave the field in the second half, but Calafiori was able to return to the starting line-up in their game against Bolton.
However, there are doubts surrounding Timber's availability as he was not included in the squad on Wednesday. The Dutch defender has been a key player for Arsenal this season, playing at left-back and also filling in at right-back during their game against City. But with his recent injury, his spot in the starting line-up is now uncertain.
As for their opponents, Leicester City will be without the suspended Leandro Trossard, who received a red card in their previous game. This opens up an opportunity for Raheem Sterling to make his first start for the team, especially after scoring his first goal for the club in their midweek game. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri are expected to be back in the starting line-up after both playing the full 90 minutes and scoring two goals each in their game against Bolton.
So how will Arsenal line up this weekend? It's hard to predict, especially with all the injury concerns. But one possible line-up could be Neto in goal, with White, Saliba, Gabriel, and Calafiori in defense. Rice and Partey in midfield, with Jorginho, Saka, Havertz, and Martinelli leading the attack.
For those wondering where to watch the game, it will kick off at 3pm on Saturday, September 28. Unfortunately, it will not be broadcasted live in the UK due to its time slot. But fans can still stay updated with the latest Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for alerts on the team's website.
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