November 6th 2024.
Arsenal fans, rejoice! Martin Odegaard is back in the squad and ready to take on Inter Milan in tonight's highly anticipated Champions League match. However, there is some unfortunate news as Declan Rice will not be available for the Gunners due to an injury.
After a tough loss to Newcastle United over the weekend, Arsenal is facing another challenging week with an away match in Italy followed by a trip to Chelsea on Sunday. But with Odegaard's return to the midfield, the team is hopeful for a creative spark on the field.
Odegaard has been out of action since August, when he sustained a significant ankle ligament injury while playing for Norway. But after weeks of intense rehab, he has been included in the squad that traveled from London to Milan. Fans are buzzing with excitement at the prospect of seeing Odegaard back in action.
Unfortunately, as one key midfielder returns, another has to sit out. Rice, who suffered a knock in the Newcastle game, will not be joining the team in Italy. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the news on Tuesday and Rice will now undergo further assessment in London. The race is on for him to recover in time for the Chelsea match on Sunday.
In terms of defense, there is some good news for Arsenal. Gabriel Magalhaes, who had some concerns over a knee problem, was in the starting lineup against Newcastle alongside William Saliba. However, Riccardo Calafiori is still unavailable and Takehiro Tomiyasu is still recovering from a knee problem. But with Thomas Partey stepping up at right-back in the last two league games, the team has been managing well despite the shortage of options.
Meanwhile, Ben White could also make a return after coming off the bench in the last game following a knock. Calafiori, on the other hand, has not played since the last Champions League game and his absence may be felt in defense.
Arsenal has been performing well in the Champions League this season, with seven points out of a possible nine and not conceding a single goal. They have defeated Paris Saint-Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk at home and held Atalanta to a goalless draw away. Inter, on the other hand, has also been strong in Europe, with a goalless draw against Manchester City and wins against Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys.
So, how will Arsenal line up against Inter tonight? It's anyone's guess, but here is our predicted lineup: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Saka, Merino, Jorginho, Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard.
For those wondering where to catch the match, it will be live on TNT Sports 1 with a live stream available on the Discovery+ app. Kick-off is at 8pm on Wednesday, November 6th. Let's hope for a thrilling match and a win for the Gunners!
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