Which Gunners Are In Contention For The World Cup ? | OneFootball

Gunners will arrive back at different times this week from various places around the world in contrasting moods.

Noorgard and Calafiori might mentally need a rest after their experiences on Tuesday night. Thank goodness they are not living in Denmark and Italy, where they would have to face the backlash.

Alternatively, in the space of a week, Viktor Gyökeres scored 4 times to take Sweden to the World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel called up 37 names in the last fortnight for an unofficial audition for a ticket to North America. Rice and Saka will be on the plane, but Eze, Maduake and White might need strong ends to the season.

Saliba for France

Rested and Ready

While it will never be admitted, Gabriel and Saliba were rested for the international break because they know their place is safe in the Brazil and France squad.

Martinelli faces a lot of competition in the Brazilian attack, while Jesus was not selected for the last batch of fixtures but has been training back in South America to prove his fitness to Carlo Ancelotti.

After a couple of long-term injuries, health would be the only reason Kai Havertz does not represent Germany this summer.

Odegaard will captain Norway at their first tournament in 28 years as long as there are no further issues with his knee.

Hincapie was part of an Ecuador team that finished runner-up in the South American table, although he plays mostly as a centre-back for his country.

Jurrien Timber (Getty Images)

Versatility and Selection

The Netherlands use Timber anywhere in a back 3 or 4 due to his versatility and because they are spoilt for options at right-back.

Zubimendi and Raya might start on the Spanish bench in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Mosquera last month turned down Colombia to play for Spain. It is unlikely Merino plays for Arsenal again this season after surgery on a fractured bone in his right foot.

Although it remains debated in Belgium what his best position is, Trossard has been part of the setup under Rudi Garcia in qualifying.

We will know by the 30th May how many Gunners for certain will be at the World Cup.

Dan

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