Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been ravaged by injuries ahead of the North London Derby on Sunday, with the predicted line-ups showing significant changes as Arsenal chases the Premier League title and Spurs push for Champions League qualification, according to a report from NBC Sports.
The impending North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday is heavily impacted by significant injury absences on both sides, according to a report from NBC Sports.
The match is crucial as Arsenal seeks its first Premier League title since 2004 and Spurs attempts to secure Champions League qualification once again.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to be without several key players, including Martin Odegaard (knee), Gabriel Magalhaes (thigh), Kai Havertz (knee), and Gabriel Jesus (knee).
Due to captain Odegaard’s absence, summer signing Eberechi Eze, who has 1 goal and 2 assists, is thrust into the spotlight, alongside Leandro Trossard (2 goals, 2 assists).
The Arsenal predicted lineup: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Merino.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces even deeper midfield issues, with 19-year-old Lucas Bergvall being “the only fit midfielder with an attacking bone in his body.”
High-profile absentees for Spurs include James Maddison (torn ACL), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), and Yves Bissouma (undisclosed).
The Spurs predicted lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Sarr, Odobert; Richarlison.