Arsenal's Europa League game against Benfica set to be played in Italy, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions between UK and Portugal, according to Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri. Moreover, Manchester United also set to play their Europa League fixture in Italy. While Arsenal's game likely to be played in Rome, the Red Devils could head to Turin.
UEFA chiefs have now issued specific regulations covering the knock-out phases of their two competitions, which begin later this month. But with the border restrictions for the 33 red list nations having no exceptions for Europa League. Benfica’s travelling party would have to begin their 10-day hotel quarantine in the UK by Sunday.Exclusive: Benfica-Arsenal to be played in Rome due to covid travel restrictions between UK and Portugal. Real Sociedad-Manchester United could be played in Italy, likely in Turin
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) February 8, 2021