Full Arsenal squad for Europa League clash vs Benfica revealed

Europa League returns today and Arsenal are preparing to face Benfica in the round of 32 first leg. Due to the COVID19 restrictions, the game will not be played at Benfica's Estadio da Luz, but instead, it will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Ahead of the game, Mikel Arteta will be without Thomas Partey due to an injury and goalkeeper Alex Runarsson, who has not been registered for the knockout phase. "Thomas didn't travel," Arteta said. "He's not there yet, he's still training individually. Kieran has had one session with us and is part of the squad." Full Arsenal squad Goalkeepers: Bernd Leno, Mat Ryan, Karl Hein Defenders: Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney, Gabriel, Rob Holding, Cedric, Calum Chambers, Pablo Mari, David Luiz Midfielders: Bukayo Saka, Dani Ceballos, Martin Odegaard, Mohamed Elneny, Emile Smith Rowe, Granit Xhaka Forwards: Alexandre Lacazette, Willian, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Martinelli source - football.london / Join us on Telegram

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