Arsenal travel to Italy on Thursday night as they take on Benfica in the first leg of their Europa League clash.
The game was meant to be played in Portugal, but has now been moved to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome due to pandemic-related issues.
Mikel Arteta was putting his players through their paces at London Colney today ahead of the game, assessing them as he attempts to pick a team.
Thomas Partey won’t be involved due to injury, but there was a surprise as Karl Hein was spotted in action during training.
Runar Runarsson isn’t registered for the Europa League, meaning somebody needs to step up as the third stopper behind Bernd Leno and Matt Ryan.
Arthur Okonkwo was also in contention for the role on Arsenal’s bench, but it seems that Hein will be included after today’s training photos.
The Estonian, 18, has been backed for a bright future at Arsenal, and already has six caps for his country at senior level.
He seemingly won’t play against Benfica, but that he is considered to be ahead of Okonkwo is a major boost for his Arsenal hopes.
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