Arsenal and Milan name line-ups for Singapore friendly | OneFootball

Arsenal have named a strong XI for their pre-season clash with AC Milan, with standout choices including Ethan Nwaneri in midfield and Riccardo Calafiori partnering William Saliba at centre-back.

The Gunners’ starting lineup is: Raya; White, Saliba, Calafiori, Zinchenko; Norgaard, Rice, Nwaneri; Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.

The bench is stacked with experience and promise, featuring Ødegaard, Trossard, Zubimendi, Merino, Kiwior, Nelson, and youngsters like Lewis-Skelly, Dowman and Harriman-Annous.

AC Milan, meanwhile, have named a competitive side of their own, lining up with: Terracciano; Tomori, Thiaw, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Ricci, Musah, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leão.

The match, held at the Singapore National Stadium, has been generating fan excitement on both sides. Arsenal supporters on X praised the depth of the squad, with one user noting, “This isn’t just a squad, it’s a whole squadron!” Others expressed curiosity about captaincy, with Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice both strong contenders.

For Milan, the return of Yunus Musah drew attention, especially after his failed move to Napoli. Fans are hoping for a "Musah masterclass" against an elite Premier League opponent.

Kickoff promises a high-quality encounter as both sides ramp up preparations for the 2025/26 campaign.

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