Arsene Wenger has major decisions to make in midfield ahead of Arsenal v CSKA clash with Granit Xhaka ruled out

Eren Sarigul

April 12, 2018

Arsene Wenger has major decisions to make in midfield ahead of Arsenal v CSKA clash with Granit Xhaka ruled out — Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (L) and Arsenal legend Martin Keown (R) on the touchline during the Charity football match between Arsenal Legends and Milan Glorie at The Emirates stadium in London on September 3, 2016. / AFP / Glyn KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger will have decisions to make going into this evening Europa League clash with CSKA Moscow.

Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been ruled out with an injury while Granit Xhaka is sidelined with the flu.

Ozil is set to start in his favoured number ten role while Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi – who were impressive over the weekend – could partner the star playmaker in attacking midfield.

The French tactician is likely to stick with Aaron Ramsey and Mohamed Elneny in midfield following a string of impressive performances. That leaves Jack Wilshere as the odd man out, Wenger could opt to field the England international either in attacking or central midfield this evening.

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The 26-year-old’s form has declined in recent weeks and was ineffectual after coming on off the bench against Southampton this weekend.

Finally, summer signing Alexandre Lacazetter is set to spearhead Arsenal’s attack.

Predicted Arsenal XI: Cech, Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Elneny, Ramsey, Iwobi, Welbeck, Lacazette, Ozil.