So what do these teams mean? I’m not surprised Arsenal have left out Jorginho, whose lack of athleticism can be a problem against young, physical sides – so not Bayern – and given Rice’s ability to play as the number six and the need for three points, it makes sense to play him there to include another attacker.

In attack, meanwhile, I imagine Martinelli is being nursed back to fitness and required in midweek, hence Trossard today, while Jesus’ ability to scavenge is understandably deemed more useful for this match than Havertz’s hold-up play and aerial threat.

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