Arsenal Football Club has officially confirmed their 26-man squad for the upcoming pre-season tour of the United States. The team is set to play against Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Liverpool in a series of exciting matches.
The squad comprises a blend of young talents and experienced first-team stars. Some players who participated in this summer’s international tournaments will join the tour later on. This strategic mix aims to provide an opportunity for young players to gain experience while ensuring that seasoned players maintain their form.
Key players joining mid-tour
Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz are set to link up with Mikel Arteta’s side before their Manchester United match at SoFi Stadium on Saturday 27 June. Their addition is expected to bolster the team's performance during this crucial match.
Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and David Raya will begin pre-season training after the tour due to their involvement in the latter stages of Euro 2024. This delay ensures these key players get adequate rest before they start rigorous training sessions.
New signings Tommy Setford and Lucas Nygaard will be involved after both goalkeepers sealed moves to Arsenal this summer. These additions are anticipated to strengthen Arsenal's defense line-up significantly.
The full squad list for pre-season tour 2024-2025
Here is a comprehensive list of all members included in Arsenal pre-season tour:
Goalkeepers: Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas
Defenders: Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik
Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Michal Rosiak, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Ethan Nwaneri, Salah–Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Jimi Gower
Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah
This pre-season tour is a crucial phase for Arsenal as it sets the tone for the upcoming season. With a blend of youth and experience, new signings, and key players joining mid-tour, Arsenal fans have much to look forward to in these matches.
