Arsenal will play an away game against Italian giants Inter Milan on match day 4 of the Champions League. This game is one of the most anticipated face-offs in the European competition. A win will only boost these club’s confidence in winning the European silverware.
These giants are on an unbeaten streak in the Champions League and both will look to continue this form. Inter and Gunners are in the top 10 of the table and adjacent to each other. The Italian club leading the position with a goal difference.
The Nerrazzuri sleeked in a 1-0 victory against Young Boys in their last Champions League game. Their upcoming rivals, the Gunners also won their last match in the European competition. They also managed to win a slim victory against Shakhtar Donetsk ending the game in a 1-0 result.
Arsenal ended their last game in the English League in a disappointment. The Gunners displayed a sloppy performance against Newcastle United against whom they 0-1. This loss has put Mikel Arteta’s team in serious contention of the silverware.
Inter have been impressive in Serie A so far. They have only lost 1 of their eleven games in the Italian League. The Nerrazurri have also come from a 1-0 victory against Venezia. Simone Inzaghi’s men will be more confident heading into the Champions League fixture.
How will Arsenal and Inter Milan lineup on match day 4
Mikel Arteta’s team has had a difficult time struggling with injuries this season. The Gunners Captain Martin Odegaard was the first to be struck with an injury concern. There has been a significant gap in Arsenal’s midfield due to Odegaard’s absence.
There are chances that Martin is in contention of getting included in the squad. His return to the club will be after two months. The return of the Ukrainian midfielder will provide the Gunners a sense of leadership which they have been lacking.
One good news for the Gunners is their youngster, Bukayo Saka’s return to the squad. The Englishman had injured himself in the international break but has returned to action. Saka scored for the team against Paris Saint Germain but was unavailable against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Inter are unlikely to make any drastic changes to their squad. The squad will start with Sommer, Thuram, Pavard, Martinez and others. Simone Inzaghi will want Lautaro Martinez to link up with Mehdi Taremi as they have in the 2024-2025 season.
Declan Rice did not travel to Milan
The injury problems seem to never stop for the Gunners this season. There is the latest news that Arsenal’s midfielder Declan Rice has not travelled with the team to face Inter Milan. Bukayo Saka will captain his side at the San Siro Stadium.
The manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed in the pre-match conference that Rice picked up an injury. Arteta confirmed that Rice was injured in the clash against Newcastle United he said-
“It is a knock, a problem on his foot. He wasn’t comfortable putting his boots on so he’s not fit”.
Declan will go through a check-up before Arsenal’s game against Chelsea. It is a minor injury and Rice is expected to join the squad against the Blues. The Gunners captain Martin Odegaard is on the brink of joining the team according to SkySports. This will further strengthen Arsenal’s midfield which they have been lacking this season.
Arsenal and Inter Milan have faced each other three times in Champions League history. The last time these two faced each other was in the 2003-2004 campaign. Arsenal have one twice against the Italian club. A draw is most likely the result at the San Siro. This season has been good for the club as both of them have been in top form.
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