Arsenal XI vs Barcelona: Predicted lineup and confirmed crew news

Jul 26, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Trossard final week picked up a knock throughout Arsenal’s 5-0 win over an MLS All Stars, being withdrawn after 56 minutes and subsequently lacking the loss to Manchester United.

“He got a knock and obviously we don’t want to take any risks at this stage,” stated Gunners supervisor Mikel Arteta after the sport.

“He had some pain, but I don’t expect it to be anything big.”

Oleksandr Zinchenko, in the meantime, has been sidelined since selecting up a calf damage throughout final season’s run-in. The versatile defender returned to coaching on Monday, present process particular person work as he slowly works his method again as much as full health.

The Ukrainian hopes to be match for the beginning of the Premier League season in simply over two weeks’ time, so won’t be risked towards LaLiga champions Barcelona in Los Angeles.

Last season’s Premier League runners-up have endured a pre-season of combined outcomes thus far, drawing 1-1 with Nurnberg, beating MLS All Stars XI 5-0, however shedding 2-0 to rivals United on Saturday.