How Arsenal could line up for Dortmund game.Arsenal head into their opening game of the Champions League group stages in need of a performance and a win after a slow start to the new season. The Gunners are already facing a number of injury problems, giving Arsene Wenger a selection headache for this tie. Here’s a possible starting XI that could take on Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night…
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GK) Wojciech Szczesny
Despite not keeping a clean sheet in the Premier League so far this season, Wojciech Szczesny should continue as Arsene Wenger’s number one in goal for this game.
DR) Hector Bellerin
The young Spaniard is expected to get the nod because of Mathieu Debuchy’s injury and Calum Chambers tonsillitis.
DL) Kieran Gibbs
Gibbs should just about be fit enough to return, while Nacho Monreal has been ruled out through injury and hasn’t travelled.
DC) Per Mertesacker
Although Arsenal have looked shakey at the back so far this season, there doesn’t appear to be much alternative to Per Mertesacker in central defence.
DC) Laurent Koscielny
Likewise, Laurent Koscielny will continue as Mertesacker’s central defensive partner, with Arsenal looking like having nothing in the way of backup in that position at the moment.
MC) Mikel Arteta
After making the bench against Manchester City, club captain Mikel Arteta should return to the starting lineup for Dortmund, with Mathieu Flamini failing to convince in his absence.
MC) Jack Wilshere
After a superb game at the weekend, Jack Wilshere is surely a certain starter for Arsenal in this tricky away game, lining up in a deep role but with freedom to bomb forward.
AMR) Alexis Sanchez
After a good game and a cracking goal against City on Saturday, Alexis Sanchez should take up a role on the right-hand side of Arsenal’s attack here, and will be one to watch.
AML) Santi Cazorla
Would Arsene Wenger dare drop Mesut Ozil? Well on the basis of his recent form, he certainly doesn’t deserve a starting place for such a difficult game, and Santi Cazorla could prove a better option on the left-hand side after a rest at the weekend.
AMC) Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal’s in-form attacking midfielder, Aaron Ramsey should take up his usual role behind the main striker here, and will be hoping to repeat his goalscoring heroics on this ground from last season.
FC) Danny Welbeck
After a good debut at home to City, Danny Welbeck will surely be first choice to start upfront for Arsenal again here, and will be looking to get off the mark for his new club.
