Already deprived of many injured players, including captain Martin Odegaad, Arsenal could have to do without Spanish goalkeeper David Raya against PSG next Tuesday in the Champions League.
Arsenal have not been spared from injuries at the start of the season and this could well be good for PSG next Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium. Starting against Manchester City last Sunday and author of a big match, after having already been decisive a few days earlier against Atalanta in the Champions League, Spanish goalkeeper David Raya was out this Wednesday during the Gunners’ 5-1 victory against Bolton (D3) in the League Cup.
David Raya “suffers from a muscle injury”
David Raya was seen limping in the mixed zone last Sunday after the match against City and Mikel Arteta confirmed on Wednesday evening that he was injured and doubtful for the reception of Leicester City this Saturday in the Premier League: “We don’t know yet if he will play. He has a muscle injury.”said the Spanish coach.
In Raya’s absence, Arteta could have fielded his second goalkeeper against Bolton Netbut the latter had already played in the League Cup with Bournemouth before being loaned to the Gunners and was therefore not eligible. Arsenal’s number 3 goalkeeper Tommy Setfordwas also unavailable with a hip problem and so Arteta handed youngster Jack a start against Bolton. To carry.
Arsenal fielded 16-year-old goalkeeper against Bolton, but…
Aged just 16 years and 72 days, Jack Porter became the youngest player in Arsenal’s history to start a competitive match (Ethan Nwaneri came on at 15 years and 181 days in September 2022). And Porter did very well in a game that was easily won 5-1 by Arsenal, who also started youngsters Josh Nichols (18), Myles Lewis-Skelly (17) and Ethan Nwaneri (17).
If Jack Porter played against Bolton, Neto should start on Saturday against the Foxes if Raya is absent. The 35-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper made three appearances for Bournemouth this summer before being loaned to the London club and if David Raya were to also withdraw from the Champions League match against PSG next Tuesday, he is also the one who holds the lead to start in goal for the London club.
Arsenal will definitely be without Mikel Merino (middle), Takehiro Tomiyasu (defender), Kieran Tierney (left side), Martin Odegaard (attacking midfielder) and Oleksandr Zinchenko (left back) against PSG. David Raya is uncertain while Ben White and Jurrien Timber were spared against Bolton, but could make their return by next Tuesday.
