Piero Hincapie, on loan at Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen, is eligible to face his parent club in the Champions League. The Ecuadorian defender joined Arsenal on a season-long loan in the summer, and questions arose about his availability for the group stage matches against Bayer Leverkusen.
Under UEFA regulations, loan players are permitted to play against their parent club unless a specific clause in the loan agreement prohibits it. Arsenal sources have confirmed that no such clause exists in Hincapie's deal, meaning he can feature in both legs of the tie.
Arsenal and Leverkusen were drawn together in Group D of the Champions League, with matches scheduled for October and December. Hincapie has made a strong impression at the Emirates, featuring regularly in defence, and his ability to play against Leverkusen provides manager Mikel Arteta with additional tactical options.
The decision on Hincapie's involvement will ultimately rest with Arteta, but the 22-year-old is fully available for selection when the two sides meet.
