Arsenal get their mid-season friendlies under way with a clash against Lyon today. Former striker Alexandre Lacazette meets his old team for the first time since leaving at the end of last season and will reunite with plenty of his former teammates.
Meanwhile, he will not see his replacement Gabriel Jesus who remains in London having undergone knee surgery. Arsenal’s replacement Eddie Nketiah leads the line for the Gunners and has the opportunity to put the worries of supporters to rest.
Goals from the 23-year-old in this mid-season tournament will go a long way to reassuring supporters that in the absence of the Brazilian the number 14, who was awarded the shirt and a new contract in the summer, can step up to fill his spot. Should he fail, his whole future with the club could be at stake.
