Arsenal First-Team Prepares for Club Brugge with Nichols, Copley, Salmon, Washington
A group of young academy players participated in training with the Arsenal first-team squad in preparation for their upcoming Champions League match against Club Brugge. This session included four notable players: Marli Salmon, Josh Nichols, Marcell Washington, and Louie Copley.
Arsenal’s Young Talents Prepare for Club Brugge
Marli Salmon, a centre-back who recently sat on the bench during the match against Aston Villa, joined the training alongside right-back Josh Nichols and left-back Marcell Washington. Midfielder Louie Copley, who captains the under-21 team, also had the opportunity to train with the squad.
Champions League Eligibility
- Marli Salmon – Eligible for Champions League match
- Josh Nichols – Eligible for Champions League match
- Louie Copley – Eligible for Champions League match
- Marcell Washington – Not eligible for Champions League match
Additionally, Osman Kamara, a winger from the under-21 squad, participated in the latter portion of the training session. Meanwhile, key players such as Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard were observed training indoors due to minor injuries. The absence of William Saliba was noted, while Gabriel Magalhaes, Cristhian Mosquera, and Kai Havertz continue to recover from their injuries.
Continued Development of Academy Players
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains dedicated to training with the Arsenal under-21 squad as he continues his development. The integration of these young talents into first-team training underscores Arsenal’s commitment to nurturing future stars.
As Arsenal gears up for the clash against Club Brugge, the focus will be on both veteran players and promising youngsters as they seek success in the Champions League.
