Overview
- Leko left KAA Gent to take over immediately at Brugge, with Gent’s chairman saying he learned of the move via the press and Belgian media reporting a release clause of about €1m.
- Brugge are 26th on four points from five matches and realistically need a win over Arsenal to keep a route to the knockout play-offs alive.
- Arsenal arrive as the competition’s only perfect side after five wins, looking to rebound from a league defeat at Aston Villa.
- Squad availability is stretched on both sides: Arsenal face defensive doubts over William Saliba with Gabriel Magalhaes sidelined and Cristhian Mosquera out for weeks, while Brugge are missing both first-choice goalkeepers and several outfield players.
- The game is set for Wednesday night at Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, with previews indicating Mikel Arteta is likely to rotate during a congested schedule.