Arsenal Predicted XI vs Real Betis: Arteta Makes Two Changes for Pre-Season Friendly
For Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Real Betis, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta appears ready to make a couple of adjustments. After a convincing 4-1 victory over Girona on Saturday, where newcomers Piero Hincapie, Viktor Gyokeres, and Kai Havertz all logged their first minutes of pre-season since the World Cup, Arteta could rotate his squad again.
None of those players stayed on the pitch beyond 33 minutes against Girona, as the coach chose caution. With Gabriel Jesus back in the mix, Gyokeres might be rested from the start, while Jesus should lead the attack after finishing off the scoring in that match. Earlier goals from Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis suggest they will keep their spots on the wings, especially with Reiss Nelson likely heading out.
Midfield looks set to retain Myles Lewis-Skelly, despite surprise interest from Manchester United. The young Hale End graduate is expected to hold his place alongside Ethan Nwaneri and Kai Havertz, as key midfielders Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino remain sidelined.
In defence, Piero Hincapie is expected to start again. Gabriel Magalhaes won’t be risked from kickoff, which may see Ben White, who played 61 minutes against Girona after recovering from a knee injury, dropped as a precaution. This could open a spot for Marli Ellis Salmon to impress, with Cristhian Mosquera shifting over to right-back.
Predicted Arsenal Starting XI vs Real Betis
- Goalkeeper: Kepa
- Right-back: Cristhian Mosquera
- Center-back: Marli Ellis Salmon
- Center-back: Piero Hincapie
- Left-back: Calafiori
- Midfielders: Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz
- Forwards: Max Dowman, Gabriel Jesus, Christos Tzolis
