A strong version of Dinamo Zagreb is ready to host Arsenal for the first game of the 2015-2016 Champions League season. The Croatian side has never won against an English team and they hope they can break that streak now, as they have not lost any of their five previous games.
Dinamo's Preview
Dinamo is making a comeback to Europe's premier club competition for the first time in three years, while this is only their fourth appearance in the tournament. The team has never been able to get past the group stage and this time they have to worry about Arsenal, Olympiacos and Bayern Munich if they want to do so.
The key weapon for Zoran Mamic's team in this match is taking advantage of the counter-attacks. They are a team that can attack with speed and that was just what hurt Arsenal in their last UCL game against Monaco. While the English side is expected to control the ball for most of the game, the counter-attacks by Dinamo should be a concern for Arsene Wenger's team.
Injury Report
Something that really benefits the Croatian team going into this game is that all the players in their roster are available to play in this game. On the other side, Arsenal has Jack Wilshere, Danny Welbeck and Per Mertesacker out with injuries. The last one was the result of a car accident.
Arsenal's Preview
Arsenal will have to rely deeply in their Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez. Sanchez is fast and very smart with the ball in his feet. If Dinamo can't find a way to stop him, Sanchez could have a field day in Croatia. He was the Gunner with the most goals last Premier League season and is hungry for more after winning the Copa America over the summer.
In the only two times that these teams have faced each other, it was Arsenal who came out on top. There is even a game on the road included in that record. The last time they met, Arsenal faced the Croatian League champions in the play-off and won with a 5-1 aggregate.
There is a lot for Dinamo to go against but they are motivated to make this, their best year in the UEFA Champions League and show the world why they are the best team in Croatia.
Here is your @Arsenal team for #ZAGvAFC pic.twitter.com/b6nN75e7wP
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) September 16, 2015
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