Arsenal XI vs Slavia Prague: Viktor Gyokeres injury latest, confirmed team news, predicted lineup | OneFootball

Martin Zubimendi will miss out, thus forcing Mikel Arteta into at least one change for the Champions League tie

Arsenal face being without eight first-team players for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Slavia Prague.

The midfielder could be joined on the sidelines by Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres.

Gyokeres, who opened the scoring during Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Burnley, was replaced at half time for Mikel Merino on Saturday after complaining of a muscular issue.

Martinelli also has a muscular injury and has missed Arsenal’s last two matches. Havertz, Jesus, Madueke and Odegaard are all out with knee injuries.

Mikel Arteta spoke positively about Havertz, Madueke and Odegaard’s fitness last week and is optimistic they will all be fit for the north London derby later this month. Jesus is due to return at the end of this year or in early January.

Arsenal’s lack of attacking options may mean Merino is forced to lead the line, with Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard flanking him.

Andre Harriman-Annous trained with the first team on Monday and is another candidate to replace Gyokeres. Max Dowman is due to be with the squad as an option out wide.

Christian Norgaard will hope to start at the base of midfield in the absence of Zubimendi.

Christian Norgaard is an option to replace the suspended Martin Zubimendi

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Ethan Nwaneri could also come into the midfield in place of Eberechi Eze, who has started the last six games for Arsenal.

In defence, Arteta may look to rotate his full-backs, with Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly replacing Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Norgaard, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard

Doubts: Arrizabalaga, Gyokeres

Injured: Jesus (knee), Havertz (knee), Madueke (knee), Martinelli (thigh) and Odegaard (knee)

Suspended: Zubimendi

Time and date: 5.45pm GMT on Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Venue: Fortuna Arena

How to watch: TNT Sports