Chelsea vs Arsenal: The Gunners academy players who could be on the bench for Europa League final in Baku

Chelsea vs Arsenal: The Gunners academy players who could be on the bench for Europa League final in Baku
Arsenal could name several academy stars on the bench for their Europa League final against Chelsea on Wednesday.New UEFA regulations mean both clubs willbe able to name 12 substitutes for the Baku showpiece, as opposed to seven in the earlier stages of the tournament.Getty Images - Getty5

Unai Emery will be without several key first-team players

The Gunners will be without a host of players through injury, with Aaron Ramsey, Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, Denis Suarez and Konstantinos Mavropanos all ruled out.Meanwhile, Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not travel due to fears over his safety in Azerbaijan.Returning loan stars, such as Reece Nelson, are also ineligible.

---

• The Chelsea academy players who could make the bench in Baku

---

It means the Gunners are likely to call on their youth squads in order to fill the bench, with several spotted training with the first team this week.talkSPORT.com looks at some of the more unfamiliar faces we could see in Baku.

Eddie Nketiah

Getty Images - Getty5

Eddie Nketiah is already making waves in the Gunners first team

Nketiah has impressively managed to juggle his senior and academy duties this season.Despite regularly featuring on the Gunners first team bench, he is the Under-23 side’s top scorer with nine goals in just ten Premier League 2 games.The 19-year-old striker will almost certainly be on the bench in Baku after scoring in Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat of Burnley on the final day of the season.

Joe Willock

Getty Images - Getty5

Joe Willock has also seen his fair share of first-team opportunities

Another youngster who is no stranger to the Gunners’ first team is Joe Willock.The 19-year-old attacking midfielder started against Burnley on the final day of the Premier League season, his 16th senior appearance, and looks another dead cert to feature on the bench against Chelsea on 29 May.He boasts six league goals and two assists for the Gunners’ Under-23 team this season.

Bukayo Saka

@bukayosaka87 on instagram5

Big things are expected of Buyako Saka at Arsenal

It would be no surprise to see 17-year-old wonderkid Buyako Saka among the substitutes.The winger appeared once for the Gunners in the Premier League this season, at Fulham, and is widely considered the next big thing at the Emirates.He has been a staple for Freddie Ljungberg’s Under-23 side, scoring five goals and eight assists in 20 Premier League 2 appearances.With Mkhitaryan missing, don’t be surprised to see the Englishman on the bench.

Daniel Ballard

@dgballard on instagram5

Daniel Ballard is probably the most likely defender from Arsenals youth system to step up

Daniel Ballard looks destined for the Arsenal first team one day, but that day could come sooner than expected.Unai Emery faces a defensive shortage, with Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi the only fit senior centre-backs.That could present an opportunity to 19-year-old defender Ballard, who has been a rock in the heart of the Under-23 side defence this season.The 2019 Europa League final between Chelsea and Arsenal is live on talkSPORT at 20:00 on Wednesday 29 May

---

Arsenal move for £20m Aaron Ramsey replacement after Real Madrid move collapses Metro.co.uk 21:42 21-May-19 Former Arsenal ace reveals the part he played in Aaron Ramsey's Juventus transfer Football.London 21:38 21-May-19

---

Danny Welbeck "broke something in his ankle" during Arsenal's Europa League draw with Sporting Lisbon on Thursday, according to head coach Unai Emery.. Following the match, which ended 0-0, Emery confirmed Welbeck had been taken to hospital for further treatment.
Danny Welbeck suffers 'ankle break' injury in Arsenal's

---

Most likely it was something a lot more innocent than that A West Brom fan seemingly got himself into a spot of bother during the thriller with Bristol City on Tuesday evening.
Football fans think West Brom fans are "damned" during the

---

Wenger, Capello to manage legends teams 04 Jul 2016 The Arsenal Foundation is delighted to announce that Arsène Wenger and Fabio Capello will be in the dugouts for Arsenal Legends v Milan Glorie at Emirates Stadium, on Saturday, September 3.
Gennaro Gattuso Dipastikan Aman Untuk Tetap Menjadi Pelatih

---

West Ham United news: Samir Nasri's future hangs in the balance with decision over new contract to come at end of the season Samir Nasri's West Ham future will not be decided until the end of the season. The Frenchman was due to come on as a substitute during the Hammers' 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Monday, but suffered a..
West Ham United hangs three on Fulham (video) - ProSoccerTalk

---

Next Post Next post: Barcelona mock Manchester United with brutal tweet after Lionel Messi delivers masterclass One thought on " Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt arrested on suspicion of assault after alleged domestic incident "
Lionel Messi dazzles as hapless Red Devils crash out of
newsleak24.com/lionel-messi-dazzles-as-hapless-red-devils-crash-out-of-champions-league/
Lionel Messi dazzled as Barcelona breezed previous Manchester United 3-Zero to progress to the Champions League semi-finals. Messi opened the scoring brilliantly after evading Ashley Younger's problem and nut-megging Fred earlier than firing into the underside nook from 20 yards.
Juventus 1-2 Ajax (2-3 on aggregate): Eredivisie giants stun
hollywoodadviser.com/juventus-1-2-ajax-2-3-on-aggregate-eredivisie-giants-stun-cristiano-ronaldo-and-co-to-progress-to-champions-league-semi-finals/
Barcelona mock Man United on social media with brutal Lionel Messi tweet. Barcelona mock Manchester United with brutal tweet after Lionel Messi delivers masterclass.
Lionel Messi: Champions League masterclass makes Man Utd boss

---

Celtic transfer news: John Hartson laughs off Liverpool's

---

With Arnautovic set to stay at West Ham, the club will likely pull out of the rumoured deal to sign Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez. As Arnautovic was highly expected to leave to China, the Hammers scoured the market for a replacement, and came up with Maxi Gomez of Celta Vigo.
Shanghai SIPG set to bid £45m for West Ham's Marko Arnautovic

---

Transfer news, rumours and today's football gossip | January 22, 2019. Tottenham are willing to sell Vincent Janssen for a knockdown £15m this month, reports the Daily Mail. Arsenal have made contact with Real Madrid over a potential loan deal for James Rodriguez, reports The Independent.
Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal

---

Arsenal want Tottenham star The Gunners are eyeing a shock swoop for Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld. The Belgian has a £25m release clause in his contract and is a long-term target of
Transfer news: Arsenal plot shock swoop for Tottenham

---

Sol Campbell got his first win as Macclesfield Town boss courtesy of a 2-0 victory against Crawley Town. Former England international Campbell was appointed at the end of November and has been
Sol Campbell Speaks After First Win As Macclesfield Boss

---

Jose Mourinho takes swipe at Gary Neville and Paul Scholes over managerial struggles. Former Manchester United legends Neville and Scholes are among a number of top pundits to struggle in
Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss bites back at Paul Scholes for

---

Getting Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window was one of Manchester United's biggest coups as they got their much-needed #7 in the exciting Arsenal attacker. Sanchez made quite the reputation for himself at Arsenal, single-handedly carrying the team to success on numerous occasions and being a clinical goal-scorer as well.
Premier League transfer news: Mesut Ozil out at Arsenal

---

Sol Campbell EXCLUSIVE: Macclesfield Town boss on crying after League Two survival, emotional torture, and going unpaid for two months dead and buried before Sol Campbell took over the reins

---