The predicted Arsenal team to start against Real Betis in their third friendly of the summer
Gabriel Martinelli could return for Arsenal against Real Betis this Wednesday evening
Gabriel Martinelli could return for Arsenal against Real Betis this Wednesday evening(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Arsenal take on Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in Ireland on Wednesday evening. The match is the last of the mini-European trip the Gunners are engaging in before returning to the UK to play three more matches against Borussia Dortmund, Como and Manchester City.
After beating Girona, this will be a sterner test against opposition in next season’s UEFA Champions League. It will also see former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin reunite with his former teammate and manager, Mikel Arteta.
There is also the chance to welcome some players back from their holidays; however, there are some, such as Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, not yet back with the group. football.london takes a look at who we expect to start the game.
Illan Meslier
After Kepa started against Girona, it might be that Arteta offers a new signing, Illan Meslier, a chance to play this fixture.
Ben White
After struggling to lift the trophy won against Girona in comical fashion, hopefully he has recovered and is ready to continue starting at right-back.
Cristhian Mosquera
Even when changes were made in the back line against Girona, Mosquera continued at right centre half with Arteta clearly preparing the player to cover William Saliba, provided no new player comes in.
Gabriel
Back into the team after the World Cup, like with Piero Hincapie, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres, the centre-half will likely play around 30 minutes.
Riccardo Calafiori
The Italian is hoping to stay fit more this season and keep consistency in his game, which he sadly couldn’t last season.
Myles Lewis-Skelly
A mixed bag against Girona, a great pass for Max Dowman in the build-up for a goal, but also some loose passes too, which can be chalked up to rustiness.
Kai Havertz
Got off to the perfect start with a goal and will want to keep that goal-scoring form going heading into the new season.
Ethan Nwaneri
Another big opportunity before both Bruno Guimaraes potentially arrives and Eberechi Eze and Odegaard return to the squad for more upcoming games.
Max Dowman
A goal and an assist at the weekend have only furthered expectations for the 16-year-old to get more dazzling highlights in pre-season
Viktor Gyokeres
The Swedish striker could have got a couple of goals in Spain early on and will be looking to get off the mark Wednesday evening.
Gabriel Martinelli
After returning from his World Cup performances, Gabriel Martinelli’s future remains up in the air but with no resolution so far.