PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal will face off in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie on Tuesday, with both teams dealing with key injury concerns that could shape the outcome of the match.

Arsenal will be without Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, all of whom are still recovering from injuries. However, they will be boosted by the return of Myles Lewis-Skelly from suspension, and the young midfielder is expected to start.

PSV Eindhoven have their own selection issues, particularly in attack, with Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi, and Esmir Bajraktarevic all ruled out. In response to their attacking concerns, they recently signed former Arsenal forward Lucas Perez, though he is ineligible to play in this competition.

With both teams missing key players, this match could be a tightly contested affair. Arsenal’s well-structured defense may help them keep PSV’s attack under control, while the Dutch side’s vulnerabilities at the back could give the Gunners opportunities to score.