Arsenal XI vs Atalanta: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Champions League today

Arsenal XI vs Atalanta: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Champions League today

Mikel Arteta has received both good news and bad ahead of the trip to Italy

Arsenal have tonight been boosted by the return of Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori for their Champions League opener against Atalanta.

The pair missed Sunday’s north London derby win over Tottenham, with Calafiori injured and Rice suspended.

Calafiori has recovered from the calf injury he picked up on international duty with Italy earlier this month and trained on Wednesday morning.

Rice has served his one-match domestic suspension after being sent off against Brighton at the end of last months

Arsenal have been further boosted after Bukayo Saka trained on Wednesday morning. The winger limped off during the win over Spurs, but that was due to cramp.

However, captain Martin Odegaard is facing an extended period out of action after damaging ligaments to his ankle.

Kieran Tierney, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu were all absent as well due to injuries.

The Gunners have a tight turnaround from their game in Italy on Thursday to their showdown with Manchester City at Etihad

Stadium on Sunday.