13 Arsenal players have been called up for the March international break, let’s take a look at who they’ll be up against and when.

WARSAW, POLAND: Jan Bednarek, Bartosz Bereszynski, Piotr Zielinski, and Jakub Kiwior of Poland applaud fans after the international friendly match between Poland and Germany at Stadion Narodowy on June 16, 2023. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
WARSAW, POLAND: Jan Bednarek, Bartosz Bereszynski, Piotr Zielinski, and Jakub Kiwior of Poland applaud fans after the international friendly match between Poland and Germany at Stadion Narodowy on June 16, 2023. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

There are a few notable Arsenal absentees from the March internationals, largely due to injury.

Gabriel Martinelli has pulled out of the Brazil squad, whilst Gabriel Jesus’ recent lack of minutes due to injury sees him missing out as well. Gabriel Magalhaes has also withdrawn after being called up.

Takehiro Tomiyasu has been held back from Japan as a precaution, following his recent issues, whilst Thomas Partey has asked to be left out of the Ghana squad to focus on his fitness.

Mohamed Elneny has also been left out by Egypt’s new manager, but there’s no suggestion of an injury there. Perhaps the new boss is simply looking to refresh the squad, with Elneny struggling for minutes at Arsenal.

With all that in mind, below are all the Arsenal call-ups for the March break.

Arsenal March international call-ups

Karl Hein (top left) lines up with the Estonia national team before their friendly against Hungary on March 24th, 2023 (Photo via Jalpall.ee)
Karl Hein (top left) lines up with the Estonia national team before their friendly against Hungary on March 24th, 2023 (Photo via Jalpall.ee)

Arsenal international March fixture list

Ukraine's midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying football match between Ukraine and England in Wroclaw, Poland on September 9, 2023. (Photo by JANEK SKARZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Ukraine’s midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying football match between Ukraine and England in Wroclaw, Poland on September 9, 2023. (Photo by JANEK SKARZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

For the most part, the March break will just involve friendlies for Arsenal’s internationals, with the exception of Jakub Kiwior (Poland), Karl Hein (Estonia), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ukraine), who are all playing in Euro 2024 qualifying play-offs.

All times below are in GMT

Thursday, March 21st

  • 19:45 – Poland vs Estonia – Euro Qualifying Semi-Final
  • 19:45 – Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Ukraine – Euro Qualifying Semi-Final
  • 21:00 – Italy vs Venezuela – Friendly

Friday, March 22nd

  • 17:00 – Norway vs Czech Republic – Friendly
  • 19:45 – Netherlands vs Scotland – Friendly
  • 20:30 – Spain vs Colombia – Friendly

Saturday, March 23rd

  • 17:00 – Ireland vs Belgium – Friendly
  • 19:00 – England vs Brazil – Friendly
  • 20:00 – France vs Germany – Friendly

Sunday, March 24th

  • 20:00 – Ecuador vs Italy – Friendly

Tuesday, March 26th

  • 18:00 – Norway vs Slovakia – Friendly
  • 19:45 – England vs Belgium – Friendly
  • 19:45 – Germany vs Netherlands – Friendly
  • 19:45 – Scotland vs Northern Ireland – Friendly
  • 19:45 – Bosnia & Herzegovina/Ukraine vs Israel/Iceland – Euro Qualifying Final
  • 20:00 – France vs Chile – Friendly
  • 20:30 – Spain vs Brazil – Friendly
  • TBC – Wales/Finland vs Poland/Estonia – Euro Qualifying Final