Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing for the Gunners’ Champions League clash against PSG on Tuesday night.
The Gunners return to the Emirates on Tuesday to battle French giants PSG in the second match day of the Champions League.
Given the new format of the tournament, Arsenal are coming up against a team of high calibre early into the campaign, looking to secure three points after their opening-day draw against Atalanta.
Following the late 4-2 win over Leicester City, Arteta was quizzed on a host of topics ahead of the European showdown, including the latest instalment of team news.
Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori injury update ahead of PSG clash
One of the biggest talking points regarding injury news from Saturday’s fixture was the omission of Ben White.
White suffered a groin injury which kept him out of contention to feature against Leicester and unfortunately, he was not the only injury concern to come from the game.
Riccardo Calafiori is believed to have hurt his knee late on in the battle against the Foxes, leading Arteta to provide the latest instalment of news on the two player’s fitness.
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In the pre-match press conference ahead of the PSG clash, Arteta admitted that both fullbacks need to be reviewed before a final decision is made.
“Those are the two players that are in contention and we have to review today,” the Arsenal manager explained to the media.
As expected, the boss kept his cards close to his chest regarding Arsenal’s team news, with an open training session scheduled for Monday afternoon ahead of Tuesday’s tie.
All will be made clearer after the squad trains at Colney, with eyes set to be on whether White and Calafiori make an appearance.
Mikel Arteta has decision to make over Arsenal’s fullbacks
In the instance that White and Calafiori are both fit and ready to face PSG, another topic will arise regarding the two players.
Arteta sees White as his favoured right-back although, such could change after the recent performances of both Calafiori and Jurrien Timber.
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The Dutchman filled in at right-back with the summer signing assuming the left side role, with both players showing undroppable form against both Manchester City and most recently against Leicester.
As a result, Arteta could be braced for a dilemma over squad selection if White is fit, which will make for an interesting wait for squad selection ahead of Tuesday night’s blockbuster.
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