You might have expected a fully rotated back four as well for the Gunners, but injuries are likely to prevent that from happening. understands that Cedric is unlikely to take part in the game after picking up a knock, which will rob the Portuguese defender of his first chance at senior football this season. Takehiro Tomiyasu will most likely come in at right-back, with Ben White 's impressive fitness record meaning that he is the most likely to keep his place in a defence that should also contain Rob Holding and Kieran Tierney.
Midfield is where the squeeze is really being felt by Arteta, who finds his options severely limited. With Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey still out, Albert Sambi Lokonga should start at the base of the midfield again, while Granit Xhaka 's superhuman ability to play seemingly every game without getting tired is likely to come in handy here.
The Swiss international should wear the captain's armband as well on the presumption that Martin Odegaard is rested. Fabio Vieira impressed in his cameo at Old Trafford and will surely be rewarded with his first start as a result.
His fellow substitute Emile Smith Rowe will not make the game though, meaning that one of the Gunners first choice front three of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka will have to play again most likely after Arteta's calls to add more firepower to his squad late in the window went unanswered.
It's worth noting that several Arsenal youngsters have travelled out to Switzerland with the first team ahead of this Europa League clash. Lino Sousa and Amario Cozier-Duberry have been particularly impressive for Mehmet Ali's under-21s this season, so keep an eye out for them potentially coming on if the game is won nice and early.
Arsenal predicted XI vs FC Zurich: Turner; Tomiyasu, White, Holding, Tierney; Lokonga, Xhaka, Vieira; Marquinhos, Nketiah, Martinelli.
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