Arsenal’s League Cup match against Brighton will bring back terrible memories of their 3-1 home defeat in November 2022. Looking back, it’s impressive how far the Gunners have come since the roster revamp.
William Saliba is the sole remaining member of the starting XI from that day. Karl Hein began behind the Frenchman in goal, with Rob Holding as his defensive partner. Cedric Soares and Kieran Tierney were the fullbacks.
Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga played in central midfield, with Fabio Vieira in the No. 10 position. Eddie Nketiah led a front three that included Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos.
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This time around, Mikel Arteta may be missing up to eight first-team players due to injuries. Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus are out due to long-term concerns. According To Football London.
Meanwhile, the aforementioned Saliba was forced to leave the game against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon due to a knock, while Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Gabriel Martinelli were also thought to be injured. Despite all of this, Arteta may still make eight changes to the starting XI that defeated the Eagles and play a team that, plainly and respectfully, outperforms the 2022 squad.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to make his second appearance since his debut against Port Vale in the previous round of the league. Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, and Myles Lewis-Skelly may all start ahead of the Spaniard.
Christian Norgaard and Mikel Merino might play together at the base of the midfield. Then, with an almost unchanged front three, Ethan Nwaneri fills in at No. 10.
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