Key player returns as Arteta makes two adjustments | Predicted Arsenal XI against Shakhtar Donetsk…

Arsenal’s predicted XI showcases adjustments ahead of the match against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Arsenal prepares for Shakhtar Donetsk with two key alterations in the lineup.

Arteta’s lineup changes signal a shift in strategy for the upcoming game. A crucial player is back in action as Arteta adjusts the predicted Arsenal XI with two modifications for the match against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Arsenal faced a surprising defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, losing 2-0 on Saturday evening.

However, they must quickly redirect their attention to European competition, where their unbeaten streak will be challenged at home against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, October 22nd.

Mikel Arteta’s squad will play at the Emirates Stadium for the second consecutive match in the Champions League, aiming to replicate their previous performance, which was arguably their best of the season, in a 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

Here’s a look at the anticipated lineup for the match against Shakhtar.

Goalkeeper – David Raya is set to continue in goal against Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Spanish goalkeeper has yet to concede in the tournament, having recorded two clean sheets in matches against Atalanta and PSG.

Defenders – Gabriel Magalhaes will anchor Arsenal’s defense alongside William Saliba.

With Saliba suspended for the upcoming match against Liverpool, Arteta is unlikely to rest him for this European fixture.

Jurrien Timber remains unavailable due to an injury sustained against PSG several weeks ago, and there are no indications of his return for the Shakhtar match.

Consequently, Ben White will occupy the right-back position, while Riccardo Calafiori is expected to start on the left side of the defense.

Arsenal is looking to prevent back-to-back losses within a short timeframe, and Bukayo Saka is set to make his return against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League after being sidelined during the defeat to Bournemouth.

The injury he sustained is not serious, and he is expected to be ready to play on the right wing for a portion of the match against the Ukrainian team.

In the forward position, Gabriel Jesus was substituted in during the Bournemouth match, but he may be given the opportunity to start and spearhead the attack from the outset on Tuesday.

Saka and Jesus likely to feature prominently.

Midfielders – Declan Rice and Mikel Merino are anticipated to form a double pivot, with Thomas Partey likely relegated to the bench.

Kai Havertz may take on the number 10 role in the absence of Martin Odegaard, aiming to extend his impressive scoring streak at the Emirates on Tuesday.