Super Emergency! Arsenal, who are trying to win their first UCL, is uncertain to play in the PSG match with key strikers and defenders
Apr 24, 2025
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The British Standard said on the 24th (Korea time) that it is unclear whether Mikel Merino and Ben White will play in the first round of the semifinals of the European Champions League in 2024-2025 season against Paris Saint-Germain.
The two players failed to play against Crystal Palace at Arsenal home on the 24th. Arsenal ended up with a 2-2 draw in the absence of Merino and White. If Liverpool wins the next game, the dream of winning the game from behind will disappear.
The two players are expected to miss the match against Crystal Palace. Coach Mikel Arteta said before the game that Merino and White had problems with their physical condition after the match against Ipswich. He added "Unfortunately, there were some problems after Ipswich. Both players were in poor physical condition.
After the match against Crystal Palace, Arteta was asked if the two players could play against Paris Saint-Germain. "We'll have to wait and see," Arteta said. I couldn't be included in the squad today."
If Merino and White cannot play against Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal's power is expected to be hit hard. Merino's absence, in particular, is fatal. Merino has emerged as a ray of hope amid Arsenal's striker row injury. Merino, who turned striker, is leading Arsenal's attack by showing off his amazing scoring ability. He scored one goal and two assists in the last quarterfinal against Real Madrid.
If White can't play, Wirien Timber is expected to continue as a right fullback. Timber played well in White's absence.
Local experts predict that Arteta's remarks may be a smoke screen, but if the two players fail to play, they will be worried. Merino, in particular, has no replacement.
Reporter Park Chan-joon vanbasten@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
