Arsenal’s 15-year-old prodigy Max Dowman is set to make his Champions League debut after being included in Mikel Arteta’s squad for the competition.

Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has shown faith in the club’s young talent by including 15-year-old Max Dowman in the squad for the Champions League. With no age restrictions in the competition, Dowman could make his debut against Athletic Bilbao on September 16.

The teenager’s inclusion in the squad is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Dowman’s talent and potential have been recognised by Arteta, who believes he can contribute to the team’s success.

Notable absences from the squad include Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, but they can be named on squad list B as they are under 21 years old and have been eligible for the Arsenal first team for two years.

The Gunners will face a tough challenge in the Champions League, but with a strong squad and talented young players like Dowman, they have the potential to make a deep run in the competition.

The team’s Champions League campaign kicks off with an away game against Athletic Bilbao, a team they beat 3-0 in a pre-season friendly. Arsenal will be looking to build on that momentum and make a strong start to their European campaign.

Arsenal UCL Player List

Goalkeepers: David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Tommy Setford

Defenders: William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Piero Hincapie, Gabriel, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori

Midfielders: Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Christian Norgaard, Leandro Trossard, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Max Dowman

Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres.