Champions League: Discover Why Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and Spurs’ Mathys Tel Are Eligible for UCL Squad Inclusions
Arsenal and Tottenham have made significant changes to their Champions League squads ahead of crucial fixtures. These adjustments stem from injuries to key players.
Gabriel Jesus Joins Arsenal’s Champions League Squad
Arsenal has included Gabriel Jesus in their Champions League squad, replacing the injured Max Dowman. Dowman, only 15 years old, suffered an injury during an under-21 match and will be sidelined for at least 60 days. This inactivity means he will miss the upcoming UEFA competitions, including January matches against Inter Milan and Kairat Almaty.
Although he has not yet featured this season, Jesus has been named on the bench twice. This inclusion allows him to participate in Arsenal’s upcoming match against Club Brugge.
Max Dowman’s Performance
Despite his injury, Dowman has made a notable impact this season, becoming the youngest player in Champions League history during November’s victory over Slavia Prague.
Tottenham’s Mathys Tel Takes Center Stage
Tottenham has also made a strategic adjustment by adding forward Mathys Tel to their Champions League roster. He steps in for the injured Dominic Solanke, making him eligible for the fixture against Slavia Prague.
Initially, Tel was excluded from Thomas Frank’s European squad as Spurs had exceeded the maximum limit of 22 players. Their situation is complicated by restrictions limiting them to 25 senior players in the tournament.
Homegrown Player Registration Issues
Tottenham’s failure to register eight homegrown players by the September 2 deadline resulted in the loss of three ‘List A’ player spots. The club has five registered ‘locally trained’ players, including Brandon Austin, Djed Spence, Ben Davies, Archie Gray, and Brennan Johnson.
- Arsenal Squad Change: Gabriel Jesus replaces Max Dowman.
- Injury Update: Dowman will miss 60 days of competition.
- Tottenham Squad Change: Mathys Tel replaces Dominic Solanke.
- Registration Issue: Spurs have lost three player spots due to homegrown rules.
These strategic roster changes reflect the teams’ urgent need to adapt to injuries while striving for success in the Champions League.
