Dutch goalkeeper Jasper
Cillessen made his first appearance of the season, while there were also starts for Barcelona B players Carles Alena and Jose Arnaiz as well as Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen, while Javier Mascherano captained the side.
Before that happens, though, Arsenal fans will be able to welcome back Jack's international team mate Danny Welbeck, with the Arsenal boss suggesting that the England striker could be in line to
make his first appearance of the season when the Gunners take in Hull City in the 5th round of the FA cup next weekend.
Elliott Ward is on standby to
make his first appearance of the season.
Roberto Mancini will also be without defender Joleon Lescott (groin) meaning Wayne Bridge (ankle) is set to
make his first appearance of the season.
Mertesacker comes on to
make his FIRST appearance of the season, and it is now nearly certain to play in the Final.
If indeed Hennessey is ruled out, it will pave the way for club legend Julian Speroni to
make his first appearance of the season.
Philippe Coutinho back in training and braced to
make first appearance of the season against Sevilla
After a first half devoid of chances, goalkeeper Michel —
making his first appearance of the season and, remarkably, the first of his career at Wembley — made a crucial save from on - loan Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo 20 seconds after the interval to prevent the visitors from taking the lead before midfielder Dele slid home the only goal of the game on 65 minutes.
Perhaps Jack Wilshere, who featured as a substitute against Sunderland as
he made his first appearance of the season, would be a better option to work alongside Elneny than Ramsey is.
He made his first appearance of the season for the U23s yesterday in their 1 - 4 loss to Everton, coming on as a substitute in the 64th minute and twice almost reduced the deficit with efforts that brought out good saves from the Everton shot stopper.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Philippe Coutinho is in line to
make his first appearance of the season when the Reds take on Manchester City this weekend.