Arsenal have announced a 26-man squad for their pre-season tour of the United States, with manager Mikel Arteta leaving several key first-team players at home due to international commitments and injuries.
The Gunners will be without Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, William Saliba, and Aaron Ramsdale for the entirety of the tour, as they are given time off following their involvement in Euro 2024 and the Copa America. Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz are expected to join the squad from July 25, missing the match against Bournemouth but available for fixtures against Manchester United and Liverpool.
Injuries have ruled out Kieran Tierney, who suffered a hamstring injury with Scotland at the Euros, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has a knee problem. Both will remain in London for treatment at the club's training centre.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players and youth prospects. Notable names travelling include Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Leandro Trossard, and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Emile Smith Rowe is also part of the group despite transfer interest from Fulham and Crystal Palace.
New signing Tommy Setford makes the trip, while midfielder Charlie Patino does not feature and is expected to leave the club this summer after a loan spell at Swansea City. Goalkeepers Karl Hein, Lucas Nygaard, and Alexei Rojas, along with defenders Josh Nichols, Ayden Heaven, and Omar Rekik, are among the younger players included.
