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Arsenal XI vs Atalanta: Team News, Predicted Lineup, and Injury Updates for Today’s Champions League Match.

 

Mikel Arteta has received mixed news ahead of the team’s journey to Italy.

 

Arsenal has been encouraged by the return of Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori for their Champions League opener against Atalanta this evening.

 

Both players missed the recent north London derby victory over Tottenham, with Calafiori sidelined due to injury and Rice serving a suspension.

 

Calafiori has successfully recovered from a calf injury sustained while on international duty with Italy earlier this month and participated in training on Wednesday morning.

 

Rice has completed his one-match domestic suspension following his red card against Brighton at the end of last month.

 

Additionally, Arsenal received a boost as Bukayo Saka returned to training on Wednesday morning. The winger had to leave the pitch during the Spurs match, but it was confirmed to be due to cramp.

 

In contrast, captain Martin Odegaard is expected to be out for an extended period due to ligament damage in his ankle.

 

Kieran Tierney, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable due to injuries.

 

The Gunners face a quick turnaround, with their match in Italy on Thursday followed by a clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

 

Kieran Tierney, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Takehiro Tomiyasu were all sidelined due to injuries.

 

The Gunners face a quick turnaround from their match in Italy on Thursday to their encounter with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

 

Thomas Partey may also be given a rest in preparation for the City match, while Gabriel Jesus is eager to start in the forward position following his recovery from a groin injury.

 

Arsenal’s anticipated starting lineup (4-3-3) includes: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Havertz, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.

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