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Five players set to miss Bayern vs Arsenal as Mikel Arteta gets triple boost

Arsenal take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening as they look to keep their flawless streak in the Champions League in-tact, but a number of players will miss the clash…

By Aaron Morris · Football London

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Arsenal and Bayern Munich face five confirmed player absences ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday.
William Saliba, Christos Tzolis, and Piero Hincapie are ruled out of action for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squad.
Martin Zubimendi has recovered from an ankle injury and will be involved for the Gunners against Bayern Munich.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday with both squads dealing with key player absences. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be without William Saliba, Christos Tzolis, and Piero Hincapie due to various injuries. However, Arteta received a boost with Martin Zubimendi confirmed fit to return following an ankle issue.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany will be missing Jamal Musiala because of a thigh issue and the suspended Michael Olise. Furthermore, Joshua Kimmich and Manuel Neuer remain doubts, while Kompany himself could miss the fixture due to illness, leaving assistant coach Aaron Danks on press duties.

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