Arsenal Makes Four Changes for Crucial Champions League Clash Against Dinamo Zagreb

LONDON, England — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made four changes to his starting line-up for tonightu2019s crucial UEFA Champions League fixture against Dinamo Zagreb at Emirates Stadium. The match, set to kick off at 8 p.m. local time, could secure Arsenalu2019s spot in the competitionu2019s top eight, depending on results elsewhere.

Defenders Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko have been brought into the backline, replacing Thomas Partey and Myles Lewis-Skelly, who started in Arsenalu2019s recent Premier League match against Aston Villa. Jurrien Timber is expected to shift to his usual right-back role. In midfield, Jorginho replaces Partey, while Raheem Sterling comes in for Leandro Trossard, who drops to the bench. A substitute appearance for Trossard would mark his 100th game for Arsenal.

Arteta also welcomed Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri back to the squad after the pair returned to training following injury lay-offs. Both players have been named on the bench for the match.

For Dinamo Zagreb, new manager Fabio Cannavaro takes charge of his first competitive game since his appointment during the winter break. Cannavaro has made four changes to the side that last played in the Croatian league on December 22. Top scorer Sandro Kulenovic, promising midfielder Martin Baturina, winger Luka Stojkovic, and midfielder Marko Rog have been included in the starting line-up. Defenders Raul Torrente, Stefan Ristovski, and Ronael Pierre-Gabriel have also been named in the team.

Arsenalu2019s starting XI: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Sterling, Martinelli, Havertz. Subs: Neto, Setford, Tierney, Calafiori, Kacurri, Partey, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Butler-Oyedeji, Kabia.

Dinamo Zagrebu2019s starting XI: Nevistic, Ristovski, Mmaee, Torrente, Bernauer, Pierre-Gabriel, Ademi, Rog, Stojkovic, Baturina, Kulenovic. Subs: Zagorac, Filipovic, Kacavenda, Misic, Pavic, Bakovic, Mbuku, Hoxha, Spikic, Cordoba, Pjaca, Cutuk.

The match is pivotal for Arsenal, as a win would almost guarantee their place in the Champions Leagueu2019s top eight. Fans are eagerly anticipating the clash, with pre-match discussions focusing on Dinamo Zagrebu2019s tactics and key players to watch.