Reporter: Erdegaard, Smith Rowe and Fuan Jianyang are expected to miss Liverpool, and Xhaka can return

Live Bar January 13 News Score.com's Arsenal reporter Charles Watts reported that Smith Rowe, Erdegaard and Fuan Jianyang are expected to miss out on the first leg of the League Cup semi-final against Liverpool due to injuries.

Smith Rowe missed last weekend's FA Cup game due to a groin injury, but he is still not fully recovered and will continue to be absent. Erdegaard did not attend Arsenal's training session on Thursday and will not travel with the team to Liverpool. Without these two attacking midfielders, coach Arteta needs to consider whether to continue with the usual 4-2-3-1 formation or change tactics.

In addition, the team's main right-back, Kenyo Fuan, suffered a calf injury and he also missed last weekend's FA Cup match. Xhaka, who was previously sidelined for the new crown, is expected to make a comeback.

Arsenal's match against Liverpool will kick off tomorrow at 3.45am.

(Lin Yuan)