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What are the injury updates and confirmed lineups for Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semifinal?

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Arsenal have Eze, Calafiori and Saka available, but Havertz and Timber are ruled out for the Champions League semifinal first leg at Atletico Madrid.

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Available playersEberechi Eze, Riccardo Calafiori, Bukayo Saka
Unavailable playersKai Havertz, Jurrien Timber
Match detailsChampions League semifinal first leg at Atletico Madrid, Wednesday 20:00 BST
Eze statusConfirmed fit after going off injured against Newcastle

Injury Updates

Mikel Arteta confirmed in his press conference that Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber are out for the first leg. Eberechi Eze has recovered from the injury he sustained against Newcastle at the weekend and is available for selection. Riccardo Calafiori and Bukayo Saka are also fit and in contention.

Team Preparation

Arsenal prepared for the trip to Madrid with training sessions at their Sobha Realty Training Centre, combining grass work with gym sessions. The squad has been readying itself for the final four showdown in the Champions League.

Arteta's Tactical Approach

Arteta stated Arsenal are prepared to win the match and have targeted taking a victory back to the Emirates. He expects a tough encounter against experienced opposition but expressed confidence in Arsenal's ability to perform on any ground in Europe. Arteta confirmed the squad will adapt to any conditions the Spanish capital presents.

Sources

  1. Mikel Arteta press conference: Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal (bbc.com)
  2. The best training photos before Atleti trip | Gallery | News (arsenal.com)

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