In Europe’s premier competition, you’ll need a little bit of luck on your side in addition to quality if you want to be successful. All things considered, the campaign has been very unlucky at times for the Gunners. Nothing exemplifies this more than the consecutive dropped points we’ve suffered recently in the league, and also the Champions League. We’ve been the most unlucky in terms of player availability with injury being the chief reason for that. Off the back of the 2-1 loss this weekend, Martin Ødegaard is yet another big name that might miss the Paris Saint-Germain clash along with the ever impressive Jurrien Timber. Despite the injuries keep coming with unrelenting speed, Arsenal will still harbour hopes of an inspirational comeback when they travel to Paris on Wednesday.
This hope would’ve been made stronger when there were doubts concerning Ousmane Dembele’s availability for the second leg. However the Gunners will enjoy no such advantage (his absence) when they do battle on Wednesday night. The forward was involved in PSG training on Monday which only further increases his chances of making the starting lineup. The Frenchman reportedly suffered a Hamstring strain in the first leg which kept him out of their 2-1 loss to Strasbourg at the weekend.
🚨🎖️| JUST IN: Ousmane Dembélé participated in today’s collective training session. @Djaameel_ pic.twitter.com/pPgcM1ckwv
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) May 5, 2025
The news of his availability will surely come as a blow to the Gunners. Apart from his well taken finish in the first leg, his all round play was something we really struggled with due to his movement to find space, as well as his technique to cause havoc. Apart from that, he’s obviously their best player who’s currently enjoying the most productive season in his entire professional career, which has even thrust him into conversations for the Ballon d’or!
Him missing out would’ve been a boost for the Gunners and would’ve surely improved our chances of victory! With that said though, the Gunners still have what it takes to win and quite comfortably as well.
This is what I think, thoughts on the article below gooners!
BENJAMIN KENNETH
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Bad luck, injuries and some man management issues.
Arsenal has done considerably well, when all three factors above is taken into account.
For example, the gaffer could be two wins away from legendary status
Can I ask though do you honestly look at how we have mostly played and gone …….we look like the best in Europe?
Like you truly think in years to come people will talk about this team as …..” Remember the football they played ‘
Dembele in or out? Either way we’re equipped to compete with this being our quality is defending. Tomorrows game will be decided by
who wants it more – i believe its us. What i don’t want is to see Leo running out as our No 9 – this sends out the wrong message.
The Manager may surprise us all by opting for Havertz (CF) but i would hope to continue with Merino as the lad is consistent when it comes to surprises. Id like to see Barcelona vs Arsenal as the finalists provided we find our best form.
Arsenal could win the Champions league if we get past PSG as they are the best team left in the competition.
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Raya
There’s no excuse for injuries.