Arsenal face Bayern Munich with Mikel Arteta potentially absent
Arsenal face Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with head coach Mikel Arteta potentially absent due to ongoing illness. Standard.co.uk reported that Noni Madueke is pushing for a start after scoring the winner against Nottingham Forest, while manager Mikel Arteta weighs key decisions across his lineup in Bavaria.
Who is pushing to start for Arsenal in Munich?
Noni Madueke is pushing to start for Arsenal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League after coming off the bench to score against Nottingham Forest, standard.co.uk reported. Eberechi Eze started that match on the left wing but struggled and was replaced at half-time, clearing the path for Madueke to make an impression.
What are Mikel Arteta’s options in defence and midfield?
Mikel Arteta is unlikely to make wholesale changes, though Jurrien Timber is likely to come in at right-back to continue sharing minutes with Ben White, according to standard.co.uk. In central midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly will hope for an opportunity over Bruno Guimaraes. Martin Zubimendi is available again following a minor hamstring issue and will be involved in the matchday squad, though Arteta noted the midfielder has played limited minutes this season, making an immediate start in their toughest test of the campaign unlikely.
Who will lead the attack against Vincent Kompany’s side?
Kai Havertz has not been at his best since the international break, leaving Arteta with a difficult choice in attack, standard.co.uk reported. Viktor Gyokeres has started both Champions League fixtures this season but is yet to score for Arsenal. Despite that drought, Arteta frequently turns to Havertz for the biggest fixtures.
What is the latest on squad injuries?
Piero Hincapie remains sidelined with an ankle issue. Arteta indicated the defender could return to contention when Arsenal host Everton on Saturday, stating that if Hincapie is able to train over the coming days, he can be available for that domestic fixture.
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