RC Lens announce squad for Arsenal Champions League clash as three changes are revealed
Arsenal should know exactly what to expect from RC Lens in tonight's (Wednesday) UEFA Champions League meeting as some familiar names have made the trip to north London.
Brice Samba — who kept a clean sheet against the Gunners for Nottingham Forest in the now infamous FA Cup third-round tie in the 2021/22 season — is available for selection as is former Leicester City midfielder Nampalys Mendy.
But with Lens' dangerman, Elye Wahi being named in a 22-man squad for tonight's big game, his inclusion should evoke memories of not only the most recent summer transfer window for Arsenal supporters but also how events on matchday two.
Prior to leaving Montpellier for a reported €35million fee (£30million), the striker was being linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium — as well as Chelsea and West Ham United — as Mikel Arteta looked to bolster his attacking options.
Of course, a switch to north London — or England for that matter — didn't materialise for Wahi as he changed clubs but stayed in France and he perhaps made the Gunners regret their decision to not pursue him by scoring the winner when the two sides met in October.
With Lens still in with a chance of qualifying for the round of 16, they'll certainly look to the France u21 international to provide a spark as he does have two goals in four Champions League appearances so far but they've both been scored at home.
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