Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen: Preseason Lineups and Fixture Details

Arsenal is preparing for the upcoming 2024/25 Premier League season with two remaining preseason matches. The Gunners, led by Mikel Arteta, are set to play against Bayer Leverkusen, welcoming back Granit Xhaka to the Emirates.

Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder, will also be returning to England as Bayer Leverkusen gears up to defend their Bundesliga title after their triumph last season.

The Sporting News provides an insight into how the two teams might be lining up for the upcoming friendly clash.

Predicted Lineups and Team News for Arsenal vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Arteta faces decisions on whether to include Riccardo Calafiori in the Arsenal lineup against Leverkusen, considering his recent training with the team in the U.S. Players like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Aaron Ramsdale, and David Raya, who resumed training after the Euro 2024 break, may also make appearances.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) – White, Timber, Gabriel, Kiwior – Partey, Odegaard, Nwaneri – Vieira, Havertz, Martinelli.

Injured: Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu | Suspended: N/A

Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios will be sidelined for four weeks post his knee surgery. Xabi Alonso’s squad sees new signing Martin Terrier among others, gearing up for the clash.

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Hradecky (GK) – Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie – Tella, Garcia, Xhaka, Belocian – Wirtz, Terrier – Boniface.

Injured: Exequiel Palacios | Suspended: Matija Marsenic

Arsenal’s Premier League Fixtures for 2024/25