Injured Arsenal stars spotted at PSG clash as Mikel Arteta gives Champions League nod to forgotten stars

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Arsenal are ready to leave everything on the pitch in Paris.

Mikel Arteta makes one change from the first leg at the Emirates Stadium as the suspended Thomas Partey replaces Leandro Trossard with Mikel Merino moving up top.

Arsenal must silence the Paris crowd as Achraf Hakimi has warned the Gunners of a ‘crazy’ atmosphere at the Parc Des Princes.

Arteta will not want the Champions League dream to end with a whimper and has made a decision that supporters will enjoy in showing the spirit and togetherness of the Arsenal squad.

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Injured Arsenal stars spotted with squad in Paris

As per journalist Simon Collings, all of the players have travelled with the team to Paris and have been strolling around the pitch before the game.

The likes of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have been absent in recent months but are still showing their support for their team mates.

Jorginho was expected to miss the clash but has made a surprise appearance on the Gunners bench following a rib injury sustained in the Premier League draw with Brentford last month.

Arsenal will now be desperate to pull all of their experience and spirit to over turn the tie in Paris and reach their first Champions League final since 2006.

Arsenal cannot forget injured stars contributions to Champions League campaign

Havertz was exceptional in the league phase of the competition and actually scored against PSG in a 2-0 victory for the Gunners back in October 2024.

Gabriel Magalhaes is another player who has excelled this season and played a big role in the club reaching their first semi-final since 2009.

Now they have to watch their team mates try and create history but they can still impact the team through their presence in the dressing room.

Gabriel is vocal on the pitch and a real leader, he can transfer that into the dressing room before the game and help inspire a comeback.