Arsenal are looking to reach the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time since the 2008-09 season as they look to beat Bayern Munich, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.
The Gunners are hurting from the defeat they suffered at the weekend to Aston Villa. No matter the feeling, they need to put it behind them and look ahead to a great opportunity. It will be difficult in an intimidating arena, but this will be demanded at this level.
Mikel Arteta has had to shuffle his squad around to make sure no one falls into the red zone and suffers an injury. Martin Odegaard was feeling a bit off after the weekend game but took part in training today. There are changes expected for the midweek game and one of the major ones will be the return of Gabriel Martinelli to the starting XI.
There are some decisions to be made in defence and midfield and Arteta would be thinking of the optimal combination. Jurrien Timber is getting closer and closer to a return to action and the Dutchman could add another dimension to the team’s dynamics.
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The north Londoners will be disappointed that they could not head into the 2nd leg with a lead. In particular, they will rue how they conceded the 1st goal last week. So, individual mistakes are something they will have to cut out if they are to get the win.
At the Allianz Arena, Bayern surrounded by their raucous supporters will be a different beast compared to the one that appeared in London. Though the Gunners have shown they can handle pressure, it is important to stay calm despite the noise around.
Chances will be few and far between so, it is imperative that they are clinical, or it can come back to bite them. Apart from skill, this match will also be a stern test of the north Londoners’ mental fortitude.
Arsenal have made things harder for themselves by drawing the 1st leg, but the good news is that the scores are level. With no away goals, it becomes a more straightforward game where one team has to outscore the other. If the visitors play to their true level, they should be heading towards the semifinals.
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