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Arsenal’s starting lineup against Girona features Tierney, with Lewis-Skelly included, as Arteta makes strategic rotations in preparation for the significant match against Manchester City…



Tierney Starts, Lewis-Skelly Returns, and Arteta’s Rotation Strategy for Arsenal vs. Girona


 



Tierney and Lewis-Skelly will start for Arsenal against Girona as Arteta switches up his lineup in preparation for the crucial encounter against Manchester City.



 

Arsenal wants to end the Champions League’s first phase with a solid showing and guarantee their spot in the round of sixteen as they get ready to play Girona at the Estadi Montilivi on Wednesday. Rotating the team is important because of the impending encounter versus Manchester City.



 


Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino, who were both absent during the game against Wolves, are welcomed back by Mikel Arteta. Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu, meanwhile, are still unavailable.

 

Kieran Tierney is probably going to play, and goalie Neto, who hasn’t made his club debut yet, might also get a shot. Football.london offers their opinion on the best starting lineup for the European match in light of this.

 

In order to relax important players before the match against Manchester City this weekend, rotation is crucial. It is important to give Neto some playing time following his extended wait, even though David Raya might not need a rest.

 

To reduce their exposure, important players like Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard should be handled with caution.

 

Odegaard might, however, require a few minutes following his absence from the last game due to illness. Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey, and Jakub Kiwior will therefore join Gabriel Magalhaes on the defensive line.

 

After a contentious red card, Myles Lewis-Skelly will return to his natural place in midfield, joining Mikel Merino and Jorginho.

 

Leandro Trossard will be the front-runner, with Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri at his sides to give Havertz and Martinelli a break.

 

Canton’s Arsenal vs. Girona Prediction: Jorginho, Lewis-Skelly, Merino; Nwaneri, Sterling, Trossard; Neto; Partey, Kiwior, Gabriel, Tierney.

 

An Arsenal player who was always there has been fired! Although this may sound dramatic, the truth is that Neto is unlikely to ever wear the Gunners’ uniform if this chance is lost.

 

After a string of impressive performances, he will start in goal to give David Raya some time off. There might be some changes in defence, but certain choices are still difficult. It would make sense to rest William Saliba once more after he recovered from a hamstring injury in the previous game.

 

To help Saliba find his rhythm and make sure he is ready for this weekend’s match against Man City, I would lean towards giving Gabriel a respite in favour of letting him play for an hour or so.

 

Saliba and Jakub Kiwior will be in central defence, Thomas Partey will be at right-back, and Myles Lewis-Skelly will make a comeback following his tragic tackle last weekend.



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