Arsenal Starting XI vs Inter Milan: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Arsenal have already secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a perfect record of six wins, making their final group stage match away to Inter Milan less about qualification and more about managing squad dynamics ahead of a key Premier League clash with Manchester United. Manager Mikel Arteta faces a selection dilemma, balancing rotation with maintaining competitive rhythm, describing his approach as flexible following a "really good night of sleep."

The squad traveling to Milan has some limitations, with defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, and Max Dowman unavailable. However, Cristhian Mosquera is back in contention after being on the bench recently and could feature for the first time in over six weeks. Kai Havertz is expected to play some part, though it is unclear if he will start, while Bukayo Saka is managing a minor issue and may be used cautiously from the bench.

Arteta is likely to rotate his lineup, potentially handing starts to Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Jesus, and Mikel Merino. Eze, who last started in the FA Cup nearly a month ago, could make a significant return on the European stage. The predicted starting XI is a 4-3-3 formation with David Raya in goal; a defense of Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Lewis Skelly; a midfield of Declan Rice, Merino, and Eze; and an attacking trio of Noni Madueke, Jesus, and Leandro Trossard.

The match is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kickoff on Tuesday, January 19, 2026, at the San Siro and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.