David Raya is a doubt for Arsenal’s match with Leicester (Image: Getty Images)
When Leicester visits the Emirates on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal will resume their Premier League campaign, but the fallout from their draw against Manchester City last weekend will still be felt.
Before Arsenal’s matchup with Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday, David Raya is still a serious doubt.
Additionally, the Brazilian goalie Neto, who joined the Gunners on deadline day from Bournemouth, may make his debut due to the probable absence of the Spanish star.
Following Aaron Ramsdale’s late switch to Southampton, Mikel Arteta has given Edu credit for closing the transfer, and the Gunners manager is certain the backup goalkeeper will perform admirably if called upon against the Foxes this afternoon.
“With Aaron’s departure, we had to respond very quickly,” Arteta stated at the news conference held prior to the game. “He was on our list for a while.” He has performed at the top level in several nations in a variety of positions.
“I believed he was the right player, he was in the Premier League, he has experience and he is someone we can throw in at any moment.”
Arsenal’s treatment table is getting less busy, even though summer signing Mikel Merino is still out due to injury and captain Martin Odegaard is also out due to an ankle ligament injury.
Additionally, Arteta believes that Ben White and Jurrien Timber, who trained yesterday, might be included in the team today.
Riccardo Calafiori, who scored against City on the road, is expected to start at left back, while William Saliba and Gabriel, who are a formidable duo at center half, are predicted to start at right back for Timber.
Arsenal will once again be without captain Martin Odegaard ( Image: DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
With a front four consisting of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Thomas Partey might play as the double pivots.
Arteta stated: “We are trying to keep him in the cage, because he’s been pushing everyone — the physios, the doctors, everybody — and he’s ready to go, and he really wants it.” Merino, on the other hand, is anticipated to participate fully in training the following week.
“I think we are comfortable now to start exposing him with contact, and he looked really good in training.”
