Arsenal Lineup vs Crystal Palace confirmed- Martin Kai Havertz dropped as Zinchenko lost his place in the XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is closely monitoring the fitness of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko ahead of their upcoming match against Crystal Palace this Saturday. Notably absent from Arsenal’s recent FA Cup clash with Liverpool, Gabriel Jesus, recovering from a knee issue, showed positive signs during the team’s training in Dubai. In contrast, Zinchenko, grappling with a calf problem, has been sidelined since Arsenal’s loss to West Ham on December 28.
Arteta shared insights, stating, “We still have a few players on that list we haven’t managed to get back yet, but hopefully, they are much closer, and some are in a better place than we expected. Individually, I won’t give you specific updates, but we are still missing a few. It’s touch and go with some, that’s what I would say.”
Despite the uncertainty, Arteta expressed optimism about the team’s recent warm-weather camp in Dubai, deeming it “phenomenal.” He emphasized the squad’s commitment to addressing specific aspects of their game, citing the change in environment, favorable weather, and shared moments that left the players feeling fully recharged.
In summary, Arsenal faces uncertainties regarding key player fitness, but Arteta remains hopeful that the benefits gained from the recent training camp will aid the team in rejuvenating their pursuit of the title. The predicted Arsenal XI for the game is outlined as a 4-2-3-1 formation with Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Rice, Jorginho; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; and Jesus.
The match is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 pm GMT, with TNT Sports broadcasting from the Emirates Stadium, officiated by referee Paul Tierney.
