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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Preview : Mikel Arteta expected to go full-strength as Harry Kane faces a familiar foe – Out for revenge…

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Anticipated Arsenal starting XI against Bayern Munich: Mikel Arteta likely to field his strongest team as Harry Kane prepares to take on a familiar opponent – Seeking payback.

 

Mikel Arteta faces several selection dilemmas ahead of the upcoming match against Bayern Munich.

 

Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko are aiming to retain their spots in the starting lineup for the Champions League fixture on Tuesday.

 

Both players have struggled with injuries this season, but managed to feature in Arsenal’s recent 3-0 victory over Brighton. Jesus was substituted for Gabriel Martinelli after playing for just over an hour, while Takehiro Tomiyasu came on for Zinchenko in the final 20 minutes of the game.

 

Arteta is currently grappling with a decision on who to field against Bayern in the initial leg of their Champions League quarter-final at Emirates Stadium.

 

Jesus has consistently performed well on the left flank and is banking on his experience to give him an advantage over Martinelli.

 

The choice between Tomiyasu and Zinchenko for the left-back position is a tough one, as the former provides more defensive stability for Arsenal but less attacking threat.

 

Arsenal will have almost all their players available for the match against Bayern, marking their first Champions League quarter-final appearance since 2010.

 

Jurrien Timber remains the only uncertainty due to his ongoing recovery from a knee injury sustained in August.

 

The Dutch player is making good progress and is optimistic about returning to the field before the season concludes.

 

Projected Arsenal Starting XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Jesus

 

Question marks: Timber

 

Scheduled time and date: 8pm BST, Tuesday April 9, 2024.

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