Arsenal completed their final training session on Tuesday before traveling to Belgium. They are set to face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) on Wednesday.
The Gunners boast strong form in the tournament. A convincing 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich recently extended their perfect record to five wins out of five. This places them three points clear at the top of the Champions League table.
Opponent Turmoil and Coaching Change
Arsenal faces a Club Brugge side currently in turmoil. The Belgian club sacked its head coach on Monday following a recent slump. The team has slipped to third in the Belgian top flight. They now sit outside of the UCL playoff positions.
Their 2024 title-winning manager, Nicky Haye, has been replaced by former head coach Ivan Leko. The Croatian’s first match back in charge will be against Arsenal on Wednesday.
Injury and Domestic Form Update
The visiting Arsenal squad is struggling with several key injuries. The starting center-back partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel has not played together in the last five games.
Domestically, Arsenal suffered only their second league loss of the season on Saturday. They fell 2-1 to Aston Villa after a last-minute goal. This defeat allowed Manchester City to cut Arsenal’s lead in the English Premier League to just two points.
Fitness Doubts for Belgium Trip
- William Saliba was absent from the main training session on Tuesday.
- Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard trained indoors.
- A fitness assessment is scheduled later on Tuesday to determine if Rice and Trossard are fit enough to travel to Belgium for the match.
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