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Arsenal vs Sporting CP – Opportunity for Unai Emery to test squad depth

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European football competition resumes for respective competitors and Arsenal FC is no exception. This coming Thursday, 8th of November 2018, the Gunners will host Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium.

Unai Emery and his Arsenal will be looking to stretch their unbeaten rum to fifteen when they face Sporting Lisbon tomorrow. However, Gaffer will also be looking to test the depth of his squad with likely chances to Stephan Lichtensteiner, Petr Cech and Mohamed Elneny.

But with experience – its also a stage for youngsters to get some first team involvements. With Emile Smith-Rowe even Julio Pleguezuelo as well as Eddie Nketiah are expected to feature for the North Londoners on Thursday night.

Julio Pleguezuelo currently sits fifth in the pecking order, behind the likes of Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Laurent Koscielny, Mustafi, Rob Holding and Calum Chambers.

WHO IS JULIO PLEGUEZUELO?

Julio Pleguezuelo made his first team debut for Arsenal against Blackpool in the Carabao Cup and is expected to be given another run by Unai Emery tomorrow.

What do you think Arsenal fans – Should Unai Emery give nod to Julio Pleguezuelo to start against Sporting Lisbon tomorrow?

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