Mikel Arteta wants to be confident as the Champions League final against PSG approaches. “This Saturday, we will be European champions,” he told his troops as the Gunners celebrated the title of English champion won after 22 long years of drought.
Arsenal, however, are not entering the final against the capital club in the best conditions. Consequence of the great uncertainty which hangs over the right-back position since the injury to Ben White against Arsenal on May 10.
Affected by a ligament in his right knee, the England international is on the sidelines for several weeks and has had to give up the end of the Gunners’ season and in particular the Champions League final. And this while Jurrien Timber, injured in the malleolus since mid-March, does not seem sufficiently recovered to be in the group to face PSG.
Cristhian Mosquera against Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?
Sunday, against Crystal Palace, it was midfielder Martin Zubimendi who officiated in the right lane. But the former Real Sociedad player did not show his advantage. Enough to strengthen the coast of Cristhian Mosquera. A central defender by training, the Spanish international is expected to occupy the right flank.
And the task will not be easy for the young 21-year-old player. Because opposite, it is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who will appear in front of him…
