ARSENAL continue their warm-weather training in Dubai with a huge clash against Italian titans AC Milan.
The Gunners were dealt a massive blow with Gabriel Jesus undergoing surgery on his sustained knee injury from Brazil’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon.
Eddie Nketiah has big boots to fill after the injury to Gabriel Jesus
But it gives England’s under-21 all time top goal scorer Eddie Nketiah the chance to step up and recreate his form which earned him a new contract at the Emirates last summer.
However, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be more determined for his side to put in a good team performance against the champions of Italy as they look towards their Boxing Day return.
And it could be a tricky task as Milan had fewer key players on World Cup duty than the North London outfit.
When is Arsenal vs AC Milan?
- Arsenal’s eye-catching clash with AC Milan will take place on Tuesday, December 13.
- It is scheduled to get underway from 2pm UK time.
- Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 15,058 fans.
- The Gunners humiliated Milan 5-1 over a two legged Europa League affair when the sides last met in 2018.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Arsenal vs AC Milan will be shown LIVE on Arsenal’s official website – Arsenal.com in the UK.
- Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action via The Arsenal App which is available to download on mobile and tablet devices.
- A match pass can be purchased for £5.99 or fans can buy two passes (Lyon and AC Milan) for £9.99.
What is the team news?
Arsenal have confirmed their 27-man squad for Dubai which includes several youngsters from the youth team set up.
Ben White will not travel having left the England squad in Qatar for personal reasons.
Matt Turner, Takehiro Tomiaysu, Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka are also unavailable despite their countries being knocked out of the World Cup.
And Gabriel Jesus is OUT for a number of months after undergoing surgery on his knee.
Arsenal’s 27-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Hein, Graczyk, Hillson
Defenders: Tierney, Magalhaes, Holding, Cedric, Zinchenko, Foran, Monlouis, Sousa, Walters.
Midfielders: Odegaard, Lokonga, Elneny, Butler-Oyedeji, Cirjan, Smith, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Cozier-Duberry.
Forwards: Smith Rowe, Nelson, Marquinhos, Sagoe Jr.
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