Arsenal begins its Champions League campaign against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Manager Mikel Arteta faces a challenging schedule with four consecutive away matches in ten days, prompting potential squad rotation. Despite this, Arteta is unlikely to fully rotate for the Naples trip, prioritizing points in early Champions League games. Key defenders Ben White, David Raya, and Gabriel are expected to start due to injuries to Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. Riccardo Calafiori is at risk of being benched, with Piero Hincapie as a potential replacement. In midfield, Bruno Guimaraes might start, alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. Upfront, Cristiano Tzolis, Kai Havertz, and Bukayo Saka are probable starters. Napoli, managed by Massimiliano Allegri, has had a slow start in Serie A, winning only one of three matches. Their squad features familiar names like Kevin de Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund.
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