Arsenal have trained for the final time ahead of their first match of the Europa League group stage. They are in Switzerland to play FC Zurich, the nation’s current champions, with the hope of kicking off their continental campaign in style.
Arsenal will not play in Zurich, however, due to the club’s stadium being occupied by other events, with Mikel Arteta looking at the opportunity of giving some of his fringe players crucial game time.
Ahead of the game, football.london understands that Matt Smith, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Catalin Cirjan and Lino Sousa were all involved. Smith has been on the bench already this season but he and the aforementioned trio would earn their senior debuts if they play against Zurich.
