Mikel Arteta has made a shocking decision while choosing his squad for the first UCL game. The Spaniard has included the 27-year-old Scottish left-back in his roster. The Gunners will be paying a visit to the UEL winners Atalanta in the match day 1 of the UCL. It will be a tough game for Arteta’s men. So, we expect him to field his best men. And therefore, his decision to include Kieran Tierney in the 23-man lineup for Arsenal comes as a big shock. The left-back was out due to injury for a long time. Moreover, it looked like the full back was on his way out from the Emirates. So, this sudden inclusion in a big game is a shock to many.
Why did Arteta pick Kieran Tierney for Arsenal?
As per dailymail.co.uk, the left back hasn’t been on-the-field since the 2023 Community Shield game. So including him could be a quite risky. But, for starters, Zinchenko is not in his finest form while starting on-the-field. At the same time, Tomiyasu is still struggling with his fitness. He continues to recover after the knee-surgery. So, we cannot blame Arteta for trying an alternative. In fact, Kieran Tierney is already back in training for Arsenal. He continues to recover and make himself available to the Gunners.
What’s next for the Gunners?
Soon after the international break, the Gunners have a very crucial Premier League game. They will be playing away to Tottenham in the game week 4 of the league. Fans will be hoping to see the London Reds victorious. The Gunners were unable to secure a win home to Brighton. At the same time, Declan Rice was also sent off to make matters worse. Both Kieran Tierney and Arsenal will be keen to bring back their A-game on-to-the-field.
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