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Arsenal set to play the kids in Europa League clash with BATE Borisov with likes of Reiss Nelson, Chuba Akpom and Joe Willock hoping for action

There is a distinctly youthful complexion to the Arsenal squad in Belarus for Thursday night's Europa League meeting with BATE Borisov.

With a tight turnaround from Monday night's win over West Brom to this Sunday's fixture with Brighton via a 2,400-mile round trip to Eastern Europe, Arsene Wenger has understandably rotated his squad.

It offers an opportunity for fringe first-team and younger players to make an impression against the champions of Belarus at the Borisov Arena.

Arsene Wenger is expected to rotate his squad for Thursday night's Europa League match against BATE Borisov in Belarusu00a0
Arsene Wenger is expected to rotate his squad for Thursday night's Europa League match against BATE Borisov in Belarus
Alexis Sanchez celebrates his goal in Arsenal's win over Cologne in the Europa League opener
Alexis Sanchez celebrates his goal in Arsenal's win over Cologne in the Europa League opener

Wenger said on the eve of the game: 'This is the kind of job you do not get 10 opportunities to play for Arsenal.