How Arsenal Could Line Up vs Leeds Amid Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus Injuries

Infoexpert24 understands that both Mohamed Elneny and Emile Smith Rowe, and Oleksandr Zinchenko are out de to injuries.

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With Zinchenko classed as a major doubt for the contest, it is a straight shootout between Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu for the left-back spot, and the latter has a strong chance of getting the nod.

The £32million summer signing missed last week’s win over Liverpool and was not in the squad for Thursday’s game against Bodo/Glimt.

Arsenal were also left sweating on the fitness of Gabriel Jesus. The striker needed treatment after taking a blow to the face from Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas on Sunday.

Jesus didn’t train in the week and didn’t travel to Norway, but is expected to be back for the trip to Elland Road.

While Bukayo Saka is almost guaranteed to start, there is a case to rest the 21-year-old winger.

Saka has started all nine Premier League games, as well as the 1-0 Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt, so could be beginning to feel the effects of the hectic schedule.

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Elsewhere Ben White is expected to continue at right-back, with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes also in defence. Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey will partner each other in midfield.

Gabriel Martinelli will look to keep up his stunning form on the left, and skipper Martin Odegaard will play in behind Jesus.

Alternatively, if Arteta decides Saka is in need of a rest, Arteta could switch Martinelli to the right-hand side and play Marquinhos on the left. If the Gunners want to be extra cautious about Jesus, Eddie Nketiah may be brought in to lead the line.