LONDON (AP) – Injuries to three key players could derail Arsenal’s attempt to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League when it plays Olympiakos on Wednesday.
Arsene Wenger’s team must win, either by a two-goal margin or by one goal if it scores at least three times, to qualify for the last 16.
But the absence of striker Alexis Sanchez to a hamstring problem increases the difficulty for Arsenal, while the core of its midfield will also be ruled out.
Creative midfielder Santi Cazorla has undergone knee surgery, while Francis Coquelin is unable to play in his defensive midfield role due to a knee ligament problem.
Despite the loss of three crucial players, Wenger will instruct his side to go on the attack.