Arsenal FC XI vs Barcelona: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for friendly tonight
Trossard last week picked up a knock during Arsenal’s 5-0 win over an MLS All Stars, being withdrawn after 56 minutes and subsequently missing the loss to Manchester United.
“He got a knock and obviously we don’t want to take any risks at this stage,” said Gunners manager Mikel Arteta after the game.
“He had some pain, but I don’t expect it to be anything big.”
Oleksandr Zinchenko, meanwhile, has been sidelined since picking up a calf injury during last season’s run-in. The versatile defender returned to training on Monday, undergoing individual work as he slowly works his way back up to full fitness.
The Ukrainian hopes to be fit for the start of the Premier League season in just over two weeks’ time, so will not be risked against LaLiga champions Barcelona in Los Angeles.
Last season’s Premier League runners-up have endured a pre-season of mixed results so far, drawing 1-1 with Nurnberg, beating MLS All Stars XI 5-0, but losing 2-0 to rivals United on Saturday.
Predicted Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Doubts: Trossard
Injured: Zinchenko
Time and date: 3.30am BST, Thursday, 27, 2023
Venue: SoFi Stadium
