Calafiori Ruled Out as Arsenal Set for Sweeping Changes at Portsmouth

Injuries in defense force changes with Kepa and Myles Lewis‑Skelly expected to start.

Overview

Mikel Arteta said the FA Cup tie comes too soon for £42 million left-back Riccardo Calafiori after a muscle injury.
Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman are likely out with ankle issues, and Piero Hincapie is a doubt.
Kai Havertz could return to the matchday squad if he comes through training as planned.
Previews indicate around nine changes from midweek, with Gabriel Jesus and Eberechi Eze tipped to start.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is poised to replace David Raya in goal, with Myles Lewis‑Skelly at left-back and William Saliba alongside Gabriel Magalhaes in central defense.