My predicted line up vs PSV away
Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad will travel to Philips Stadium in The Netherlands to face off against PSV Eindhoven in our second clash with the highly rated Dutch side, who have recently been on fire. The last time we met, PSV came to The Emirates on day one of The Champions League groups and Arsenal walked away 4-0 winners after a dominant display on home soil. Tonight the lads will look to finish the group off strong with a win, with both Arsenal and PSV already qualified for the next stage as well, we could see a interesting game.
A lot of fans are fully expecting Arteta to field a full team of youngsters but there are other things to consider, such as……
Arteta needs to rotate, but you can bet he still wants to win badly.
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So, here’s how I expect Arteta to line his side up at the start of the game…..
In goal I expect David Raya to start between the sticks, after a tough weekend Raya will be looking to prove himself and put a mark on the last UCL group stage game. After a tough weekend away at Villa Park, Arteta will be hoping Raya can get back to his best and finish the group off with a strong performance.
In defence I expect a back four of Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel and Zinchenko. Although Tomiyasu is a massive loss I think Zinchenko will step up to the plate and put in a solid performance. Gabriel and Saliba are quite possibly the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League and will also want to get back to their best after the weekend.
In midfield I expect a three of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, same set up as the game against Villa. Rice is the rock to our midfield and keeps that sense of control through the middle, against a team like PSV who like to score goals and overrun the midfield of teams, Rice will be a important player for Arteta again tonight. Havertz has been on fire lately, possibly one of our best players in recent weeks and I can’t see him getting dropped. Odegaard needs to really show up tonight, he had a bad game against Villa and will need to prove that he’s worth starting every week.
In attack, I expect a front three of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard. I think Trossard comes in for Martinelli, for me Martinelli hasn’t been clinical enough lately and Trossard when playing down the wing has been impressive, we might see the stock standard but with nothing on the line, Arteta might be encouraged to switch things up a bit. Saka down the right as always and Jesus up front and centre.
So that’s a 4-3-3 formation of
Raya
White – Saliba – Gabriel – Zinchenko
Odegaard – Rice – Havertz
Saka – Jesus – Trossard
What’s your thoughts Gooners? How do you think Arteta lines his squad up tonight?
Daisy Mae
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Ramsdale
White. Gabriel. Kiwior Zichenko
Nwaneri. Jorginho. Havertz
Nelson Nkethia. Trossard
Ramsdael
Cetric Walter’s Kiwior Souza
Elneny Jorginho Nanweri
Nelson Nkhetia Havertz
Why on earth would you start our best line-up in a dead rubber?
This is a great opportunity to rest key players such as Rice,Gabriel,Odegaard and our first choice front three.It also gives Arteta the chance to use Havertz in his best position as a number ten.
I hope:
Ramsdale
Cedric. Walters. Kiwior. Susa
Nwaneri. Jorginho. Havertz
Nelson Nkethia. Trossard
but I am afraid Arteta has other ideas.
He has indeed. lol
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I think we will field half of our usual starters, other half made of bench /youth players.
Rarely is the WHOLE starting XI changed in the CL despite it being meaningless match.
No way! I expect a 2/3rd of changes to your starting 11.
Daisy Mae, I hope you opinion with regards to the team for the game is completely wrong!!
Apart from Ramsdale, Nketiah, Nelson and Jorginho, I hope we see our “younger” players given a full run out and those four are also substituted during the game, say the 65th minute.
This is THE ideal game for this to happen in my opinion, but I DO respect yours as well.