Saka's doubt looms as Arsenal prepare for Slavia Praha clash

In Prague, the stadium lights flicker as Arsenal await the line‑up for Wednesday’s fourth‑matchday of the Ligue des champions UEFA. The caption on a UEFA photo read “Les joueurs d’Arsenal after Declan Rice’s equaliser against Bayern Munich”.

Arsenal and Slavia Praha faced each other last season in Prague, where the Gunners won thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino. Bukayo Saka is uncertain for the upcoming clash, and William Saliba and Eze are also expected to miss the game.

Arsenal’s probable starting eleven features Raya, Bois, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori, Declan Rice, Guimarães, Ødegaard, Madueke, Havertz and Tzolis. Slavia Praha may leave out Isife, Ouanda and Pitak as they aim for their first Czech victory over the Gunners. Their likely line‑up includes Domchak, Holeš, Zima, Chaloupek, Vlček, Sadílek, Moïse, Kubiak, Ayaosi, Soliman and Nowak.