Arsenal FC XI vs Brighton: Confirmed Team News, Predicted Lineup, and Injury Update for Carabao Cup
The Arsenal squad faced a setback as several players picked up injuries during their 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Saliba had to be substituted at halftime, and Martinelli struggled through the match, limping off at the final whistle. Arteta confirmed that Saliba and Martinelli are out of the upcoming game, with further assessments needed to determine the severity of their injuries.
Despite the setbacks, Arsenal received a boost with the return of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Riccardo Calafiori, who were all fit and available for selection.
Saka, who had been battling an illness, was substituted in the second half, while Calafiori and Rice were taken off due to minor knocks. These players are now ready to face Brighton, but Arteta is expected to make strategic rotations.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to start in goal, marking his second appearance of the season. The defense will feature Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, and Myles Lewis-Skelly, with the possibility of a full debut for Piero Hincapie.
In midfield, Ethan Nwaneri and Christian Norgaard are likely to be the starters, while Mikel Merino could lead the attack if Arteta decides to rest Viktor Gyokeres.
Interestingly, Max Dowman, a 15-year-old talent, is also in contention to be part of the squad.
Arsenal’s predicted XI (4-3-3) for the Carabao Cup match: Arrizabalaga; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Norgaard, Eze; Saka, Merino, Trossard
Injury concerns persist for several key players, including Havertz, Jesus, Madueke, Martinelli, Odegaard, and Saliba, who are all nursing knee or thigh injuries.
The match is scheduled for 7:45 pm BST on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium. Fans can catch the action on Sky Sports.
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