Jakub Kiwior set to make debut vs Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior will reportedly make his senior debut for the club in tonight’s UEFA Europa League against Sporting Lisbon.

According to Polish journalist Adam Szala, the 23-year-old centre-back will be in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI tonight when Arsenal take on Sporting in the Portuguese capital, with Kiwior finally set to play his first senior minutes for the Gunners in the January window.

The Poland international made a surprise move to Arsenal from Serie A’s Spezia in the winter, with the Gunners reportedly paying £20million. However, given the importance each Premier League game has had for Arteta’s side, Kiwior has yet to play a single minute of senior football.

That’s not to say the north London defender’s career is over before it even begins, however, as Arteta is a huge Kiwior fan himself and the Basque manager even dubbed the former Spezia star after his arrival in England in January as ” unbelievable”.

Indeed, Arsenal fans have had to wait for Kiwior to make his debut for the club but that wait will come to an end tonight as the Poland international is likely to partner with Rob Holding in central defense against Sporting, a side that could give the youngster a good test.

With Kiwior seen as Gabriel Magalhaes’ backup, the defender will be looking to impress in his first Arsenal start and with the Gunners desperate to win the Europa League, a good performance from the youngster will be the perfect start for the Pole’s career in England.

Kiwior can make a big statement with a grand entrance in Arsenal debut

Kiwior’s signing came out of the blue but for many fans the defender’s arrival at Emirates Stadium was a necessary one as the 23-year-old provides vital cover in a specific role that few could play as a left-footed centre-back. back, and tonight is huge for the defender.

Arsenal, as we know, are looking to win the Europa League this season and a strong performance tonight in Lisbon will be the perfect step in the right direction for the Gunners, who are adding European silver medals to their trophy cabinet, with Kiwior needing a big performance of his own debut for the club.

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