Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has been named in Mikel Arteta’s squad for this season’s Champions League.
The Scotland international was expected to leave the club this summer before suffering an injury while playing for his country at Euro 2024 in Germany.
Tierney is still recovering from a hamstring injury and will remain at Arsenal with the Premier League transfer window now closed,
while Arteta gave an update on Tierney’s situation last month. “He has to focus on his recovery now,” the http://ufabet999.appSpaniard said.
Mikel Merino and Raheem Sterling are all included following their moves from Real Sociedad and Chelsea. New goalkeeper duo Neto and Tommy Setford are also part of the squad as back up to David Raya.
Ahead of each league phase match, Arsenal can name a B-list of as many U21 players as they wish. That could allow the likes of highly-rated teenagers Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly to make an impact in Europe.
The new ‘Swiss-style’ format of the Champions League replaces the previous group phase with a period of eight league fixtures.
“It’s been a difficult period for him because of the injury he had last time. We have to try to support him and make sure he’s fit again.”
Tierney’s continued inclusion in the squad could suggest he could be fit in time to make a crucial start for the club if the Gunners need it.