Arsenal name Champions League Squad as Mikel Arteta includes shock name

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Arsenal have finalized their squad for their long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League, unveiling a blend of experienced players, new signings, and one unexpected inclusion.

Among the 23-man squad, Mikel Arteta has named several fresh faces, including summer arrivals Neto, Riccardo Calafiori, and Mikel Merino. The deadline day signing Raheem Sterling is also going to be part of the A-squad for the North London club.

Kieran Tierney included in Arsenal squad

However, the most surprising addition is Kieran Tierney, the forgotten defender who has yet to feature this season due to ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury.

This year's competition has swapped its familiar group setup for a 36-team league phase. Each team will play eight games against different opponents, and the top eight teams will advance automatically to the knockout stages. Teams ranked between 9th and 24th will enter a play-off round to earn a place in the last 16, increasing the level of competition and strategy required to progress.

Arsenal UEFA Champions League Squad

Arsenal's Champions League squad features a strong blend of defensive solidity, midfield creativity, and attacking prowess. Here's a look at the full squad list:

Goalkeepers: David Raya, Neto, Tommy Setford

Defenders: William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney.

Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Jorginho, Mikel Merino

Forwards: Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling

Arteta's squad is a blend of seasoned players and rising stars, with youngsters like Ethan Nwaneri, Ayden Heaven and Myles Lewis-Skelly expected to be named on the B-List. Arsenal's campaign begins on September 19 with a tough away fixture against Atalanta.