Valencia's Shkodran Mustafi: Out of opener starting line-up

Mustafi is on the bench for Monday's opener versus Las Palmas.

Analysis:

Amidst heavy transfer negotiations between Arsenal and Valencia Mustafi has been left out of the starting line-up for the opener versus Las Palmas. The coveted center back was considered to be certain for Arsenal move. However, negotiations have stalled and with his future in limbo he's been spared for clearer days.