Mikel Arteta has named his 33-man squad for Arsenal's 10-day trip to the United States, which includes three friendlies against Everton and Chelsea.
Mikel Arteta has chosen his Arsenal squad for the pre-season tour.
Mikel Arteta has chosen his Arsenal squad for the pre-season tour.
Arsenal has announced a 33-man squad for their pre-season tour of the United States.
Midfielder Thomas Partey has been included in the travelling party after missing last week's trip to Germany, where they defeated Nurnberg in a friendly on Friday, and goalkeeper Bernd Leno is on this afternoon's flight despite being close to a £10 million move to Fulham.
Folarin Balogun, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Middlesbrough, will also travel to America, along with academy product Reuell Walters and new signings Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus.
Granit Xhaka has been named to the squad, despite concerns about his Covid-19 vaccination status. The United States has barred unvaccinated visitors from entering the country, and the Swiss Football Association announced last year that Xhaka had refused a Covid-19 vaccine.
Chelsea are currently in America's West Coast without N'Golo Kante and due to their Covid-19 vaccination status. For privacy reasons, clubs are not required to declare their players' vaccination status.
Baltimore hosts Baltimore on Sunday evening before traveling to Florida to face Orlando City and Chelsea the following week.
Several squad members, including full back Hector Bellerin, are expected to play despite being expected to leave the club before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Bernd Leno was one of several fringe players who contributed to the big win.
Bernd Leno is traveling to America despite the fact that he is about to relocate.
Leno, who was demoted to second choice after the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale last season, is close to completing a move to Craven Cottage, where he will become Fulham's first choice. The clubs are still haggling over the exact fee, but the Germany international, 30, is eager.
Arsenal team
Aaron Ramsdale, Bernd Leno, Matt Turner, Arthur Okonkwo, and Alex Runarsson are the goalkeepers.
Kieran Tierney, Nuno Tavares, Gabriel, Pablo Mari, Ben White, Rob Holding, William Saliba, Hector Bellerin, Cedric Soares, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Reuell Walters are among the defenders.
Mohamed Elneny, Lucas Torreira, Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Fabio Vieira, and Reiss Nelson are among the midfielders.
Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus, Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka, Folarin Balogun, and Marquinhos are the forwards.
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