Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to continue rotating between keepers David Ospina and Petr Cech despite Champions League loss
- Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is set to continue rotating his goalkeepers
- Gunners manager watched his side fall to a 2-1 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb
- Colombia keeper David Ospina was one of a host of unexpected changes
- Petr Cech will return to the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Chelsea
Arsene Wenger is set to continue rotating between Petr Cech and David Ospina despite Wednesday's shock defeat against Dinamo Zagreb.
Ospina was one of a host of unexpected changes by Wenger as Arsenal lost their opening Champions League clash but Cech will return to the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Chelsea.
Nevertheless, Ospina is expected to be handed further opportunities this season after talks with Wenger over the summer.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to continue rotating between goalkeepers Petr Cech and David Ospina
Ospina was one of a host of unexpected changes by Wenger as Arsenal lost their Champions League clash
Colombian shot-stopper Ospina ended last season as the club's first-choice goalkeeper after ousting Wojciech Szczesny.
He played a pivotal role in helping Arsenal finish third and was expecting to start the season as first choice.
However, the arrival of Cech understandably concerned Ospina, who felt he had done enough at the end of last season to warrant starting the current campaign as No 1.
Instead of heading on his summer holidays following Colombia's exit from the Copa America, Ospina took a detour to London to discuss his future with Wenger.
First-choice keeper Petr Cech will return to starting XI for Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea
And Ospina, who had the opportunity to join Galatasaray, decided to stay at the Emirates following talks after being assured he would be given suitable playing time.
Ospina is set to return to the starting XI for next week's Capital One Cup clash against deadly rivals Tottenham.
But Wenger, who normally uses the competition to blood his youngsters, is considering naming a stronger than usual side against Spurs.
The Frenchman is set to name a clutch of his senior fringe players for the encounter rather than a team of youngsters, though Jeff Reine-Adelaide, 17, who impressed in pre-season could play against Mauricio Pochettino's side.
Ospina is expected to be handed further opportunities this season after talks with Wenger over the summer
Cech was the only summer arrival at Arsenal this summer; the lack of signings a major bone of contention with Gunners fans.
Indeed, Wenger has been criticised for failing to strengthen his side's striking options over the summer after failing in moves for Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani.
Likewise, the Gunners failed in a deadline day swoop for Aleksandr Kokorin after Dynamo Moscow insisted any deal would have to be a permanent switch, while the Gunners wanted a loan.
Cech was the only summer arrival this summer and has made a bright start to his career in north London
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