Match Preview for Arsenal v Dinamo Zagreb
Arsenal might clinch their place within the Champions League spherical of 16 with a win over Dinamo Zagreb tomorrow night time.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect have claimed 13 factors from their six video games and a win, coupled with outcomes elsewhere throughout the week, could also be sufficient to see them via.
A stress-free development could be welcomed after a troublesome run of outcomes that has critically jeopardised their probabilities of silverware this season. A 2-0 loss at residence to Newcastle within the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final was a blow as was the following penalty shoot-out defeat to Manchester United within the FA Cup.
A 2-1 win over native rivals Tottenham was, due to this fact, welcomed and it appeared like they have been on track for one more three factors on the weekend solely to squander a 2-0 lead at residence to Aston Villa to attract 2-2.
They ought to seek out it somewhat simpler towards a Dinamo aspect which are clinging on to a playoff place.
New coach Fabio Cannavaro has but to supervise an official first-team recreation after taking up between Christmas and new yr. Beneath predecessor Nenad Bjelica, Dinamo gained two and misplaced two within the Champions League however solely sit a disappointing third within the home league.
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Group Information for Arsenal v Dinamo Zagreb
The primary fear for Arteta is the supply of France defender William Saliba. Saliba missed the Villa recreation as a consequence of a hamstring harm and it appears unlikely he will probably be risked towards the Croatians.
Riccardo Calafiori, Ethan Nwaneri, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are all out.
Dinamo could possibly be with out skilled striker Bruno Petkovic, whereas midfielder Petar Sucic is unavailable.
Arsenal: Raya; Partey, Gabriel, Timber, Lewis-Skelly; Merino, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Havertz
Dinamo Zagreb: Nevistić; Ristovski, Théophile-Catherine, Bernauer, Pierre-Gabriel; Ademi, Stojković; Cordoba, Baturina, Pjaca; Kulenović
The sport will probably be broadcast on TNT Sports activities and could be streamed by way of the Discovery+ app.