Mosquera and Hincapie to Start against Chelsea
In a crucial match, Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie will anchor the defense as Arsenal faces Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. This strategy comes after William Saliba sustained an injury during training and will not participate in this important fixture.
Key Line-Up Changes for Arsenal
Both Mosquera and Hincapie are recent signings, with Hincapie returning after a stint in the north London derby. Leandro Trossard will also be missed due to an injury sustained in the recent midweek victory.
- Gabriel Martinelli replaces Trossard on the left flank.
- Riccardo Calafiori steps in at left back for Myles Lewis-Skelly.
On the bright side, Gabriel Jesus is back in the matchday squad for the first time in 322 days, following an injury that sidelined him since the FA Cup match against Manchester United. Additionally, Viktor Gyokeres returns to the bench after missing four matches due to a hamstring issue.
Chelsea’s Form and Squad Changes
Chelsea enters the match unbeaten in their last six games, including a recent Champions League win. They have made just one change to the squad that triumphed over Barcelona, with Joao Pedro replacing Alejandro Garnacho. Cole Palmer has recovered from a toe injury and will also be available from the substitutes’ bench.
Line-Ups for the Match
| Arsenal Line-Up | Chelsea Line-Up |
|---|---|
| Raya | Sanchez |
| Timber | Gusto |
| Mosquera | Fofana |
| Hincapie | Cucurella |
| Calafiori | Chalobah |
| Rice | James |
| Zubimendi | Fernandez |
| Eze | Estevao |
| Saka | Caicedo |
| Martinelli | Pedro Neto |
| Merino | – |
This matchup between Arsenal and Chelsea promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to continue their strong form. The presence of Mosquera and Hincapie in defense will be crucial for Arsenal as they look to secure a vital away victory.
