Arsenal have taken a 24-man squad to the Europa League final with manager Unai Emery still reeling from the controversial absence of midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been ruled out over fears for his safety. Emery insisted he respected Mkhitaryan’s decision but conceded his side will miss the “quality and capacity” of the Armenia captain. Arsenal Europa League final team news: the squad are in BakuArsenal Europa League final team news: preparing the pitchOn-loan Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez has a groin problem, and Hector Bellerín and Rob Holding both have knee injuries. Strikers Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, who have scored Arsenal's last eight UEFA Europa League goals, will be key to their hopes of ending Chelsea’s record-breaking 17-match unbeaten run in the competition. Arsenal Europa League final team news: the Olympic Stadium

Source: Express May 28, 2019 08:00 UTC