Arsenal has made a significant addition to their UEFA Champions League squad list for the upcoming last-16 encounter against FC Porto, with midfielder Thomas Partey included.
The Gunners are preparing to face Porto in Portugal on February 21, followed by the second leg at the Emirates Stadium the following month.
Partey’s return to the squad is a major boost for Arsenal, as the midfielder has been sidelined due to injury since October 2023.
Other injured players listed include Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Jesus, and Fabio Vieira.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is optimistic about Partey’s potential impact in the latter part of the season, aiming to make up for lost time after missing a substantial portion of the campaign.
The Gunners’ Champions League squad features notable names such as Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, and Bukayo Saka, among others.
Partey’s inclusion adds depth and experience to the squad as they navigate through the knockout stages of the competition.