Arsenal are preparing for their return to the UEFA Champions League this season, with the competition set to undergo significant changes. After the September international break, the tournament will kick off in its new format, as teams embark on a challenging journey through the league phase.
Mikel Arteta is tasked with guiding his team to a top-eight finish in this new structure, which would secure Arsenal an automatic spot in the round of 16. The Gunners have received their fixture list, and it’s filled with formidable opponents, including PSG, Inter Milan, Sporting CP, and Girona.
These clashes are just part of the demanding schedule that Arsenal will face, starting with a tough away match against last season’s Europa League winners, Atalanta.
Arsenal’s senior Champions League squad:
Goalkeepers: David Raya, Norberto Neto, Tommy Setford
Defenders: William Saliba, Kieran Tierney, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz, Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
