Arsenal FC XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed Team News, Predicted Lineup, and Injury Update for Premier League Match
The fate of Arsenal's starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest hangs in the balance. Manager Mikel Arteta is set to make a late decision regarding the availability of players returning from injury.
The spotlight is on four key players: Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, and Max Dowman. Arteta's response to a question about their potential return to the squad at Forest was intriguing: 'There might be, so I need to meet with the medical staff now. We have a training session today, and we'll assess their readiness for the weekend.'
Arteta remained tight-lipped about specific names, but he did offer some strategic insights. He could opt for Jurrien Timber at right-back or use him on the left, pairing Ben White at right-back. This flexibility in formation and player roles is a testament to Arteta's tactical acumen.
The predicted Arsenal XI for the match against Nottingham Forest is as follows: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.
However, doubts persist regarding the fitness of Hincapie, Calafiori, Mosquera, and Dowman. The match is scheduled for 5:30 PM GMT on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the City Ground in Nottingham. Fans can catch the action on Sky Sports.
This late-breaking news and strategic decisions keep fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the final team announcement before kickoff.
