Arsenal trio expected to be back for the Bayer Leverkusen game

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·10 March 2026

Arsenal trio expected to be back for the Bayer Leverkusen game

Arsenal have received a significant boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow, with three key players returning to fitness. The Gunners will face the German side as their European campaign resumes at the round of 16 stage of the competition, a phase where the pressure and intensity are considerably higher.

Mikel Arteta’s team impressed throughout the league phase, finishing as the strongest side in that stage of the tournament after winning all of their matches. However, the knockout rounds present an entirely different challenge, and Arsenal will now need to demonstrate that their earlier success was no coincidence.

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Key Players Return to Training

With such an important fixture approaching, Arteta will want to have as many of his top players available as possible. Arsenal have now been handed a triple fitness boost ahead of the encounter, as three influential members of the squad have returned to training.

The trio had previously missed the club’s match against Mansfield, which raised some concerns about their availability for the upcoming Champions League fixture. However, their return to training suggests that they could be ready to feature against Leverkusen.

As reported by the Metro, William Saliba, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi all participated in the team’s latest training session, which indicates that they are fit and available for selection. Their presence would significantly strengthen Arsenal’s chances as they prepare for what could be a demanding contest in Germany.

A Difficult Test in Germany

Although many observers believe Arsenal have been handed a favourable route to the latter stages of the competition, the Champions League is rarely straightforward. Every team remaining in the tournament possesses quality, and underestimating an opponent can prove costly.

The BayArena is expected to provide a passionate atmosphere, and Leverkusen will be determined to take advantage of playing at home. Arsenal, however, have already demonstrated its ability to win in challenging environments during the league phase.

This match represents an important opportunity for the Gunners to prove that they belong among Europe’s elite. If they can deliver another strong performance, they will have the chance to extend their impressive run in the competition and take a significant step towards the quarter-finals.

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