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.