Porto vs Arsenal. Predicted line-ups and latest news

Tomorrow, on February 21, Porto will face Arsenal at Estádio do Dragão in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Dailysports has prepared the latest updates on the match, along with the provisional line-ups for both teams.

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The Portuguese team will play against Arsenal without three key players. Nigerian international defender Zaidu Sanusi arrived with an injury from the African Cup of Nations, forward Mehdi Taremi sustained an injury while on duty with the Iranian national team, and defender Ivan Marcano will be sidelined until the end of April due to a serious knee injury.

Arsenal's squad situation is considerably worse. The main left-back, Alexander Zinchenko, will definitely miss the match against Porto, and new signing Jurrien Timber has been out since the beginning of the season due to a cruciate ligament tear.

Due to minor injuries, Mikel Arteta will not have the services of key forward Gabriel Jesus, wing-back Takehiro Tomiyasu, and central midfielder Thomas Partey. Additionally, midfielder Fabio Vieira's participation is uncertain due to a groin injury.

Possible Napoli line-up

• Diogo Costa – Joao Mario, Pepe, Otavio, Wendell – Alan Varela, Nico Gonzalez – Francisco Conceicao, Pepe, Galeno – Evanilson

Possible Arsenal line-up

• Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior – Odegaard, Rice, Havertz – Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time.