Rosicky included in Saturday’s squad
The club’s coaching staff have drafted a 21-man list of Arsenal players who will travel to the Underhill Stadium for the traditional preseason curtain-raiser against Barnet FC.
With the squad trimmed down to just 21 players, the talking points will surround inclusions and exclusions.
And in terms of inclusions, the ‘Toms’ have good news to tell.
Both new signing Thomas Vermaelen and injury-plagued Czech international Tomas Rosicky have made the squad.
Arsenal’s latest recruit should attract many observant fans in his debut appearance but attention will also be on his namesake who is set to end a one-and-half year spell on the sidelines.
William Gallas’ involvement is also something to cheer about after the French defender continues to show professionalism since his early end to last season due to injury while speculation of an exit mounts.
Notable exclusions are Eduardo da Silva and of course, Emmanuel Adebayor who is still working a move to Eastlands.
The Togolese last participated in this traditional preseason event in the summer of 2007 and joins pals Kolo Toure, Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue as omitted players.
The mixture of a majority of reserves and a handful of first team men is of course, a well-kept policy in this fixture.
All 21 players will definitely play a part tomorrow.
FULL SQUAD
Manuel Almunia
Vito Mannone
William Gallas
Johan Djourou
Mikael Silvestre
Thomas Vermaelen
Tomas Rosicky
Andrey Arshavin
Jack Wilshere
Thomas Cruise
Craig Eastmond
Luke Ayling
Conor Henderson
Francis Coquelin
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
Mark Randall
Emmanuel Frimpong
Gilles Sunu
Sanchez Watt
Jay Simpson
Nacer Barazite
It is indeed time Wenger and GOONERS to forge ahead even without Emmanuel Adebayor. I do believe we have enough Amunition in the Squad. All the incredible best of Lucky for 2009 – 2010 Guys.
Bye Bye Ady Bye or-
Time for us to move on…
Can’t wait to see some of the reserves play with the vets.. I’m excited to see Coquelin, Jacky, JET, Frimprong and Simpson. Really don’t think we need another striker as Simpson can fill the void just as good as anyone.
Frimprong, Coquelin could become our CDM.
I am SOOOO glad to see, Rosicky back! There is something about this team this year and it’s very psoitive!
Not so fast guys…talks w/ Ade have stalled for a reason! I have to be honest I think, Ade is really having 2nd thoughts abou tthis move. I think in his heart he feels Arsenal is where his home is and if he moves to Man City it could mean a huge disappointment to him. IMO, don’t be a coward and run, Ade. Stay and prove to everyone that you will be a world class striker and lift trophies with Arsenal like, henry did! I heard now that ManCity have their scopes set on, Forlan. I wonder why!
Best of luck to my team this season, and to Rosicky/Eduardo after their long term injuries!
Go Arsenal!
if we keep Ady, then it’s another long season of hearing him complain and bitch about pt and wanting to go to another team. If you can get 20 million for him sell him.
Plus can you imagine all the tabloids and media surrounding that locker room? It won’t be pretty, and we will have to hear him talk about how his heart is with Arsenal and he never wanted to leave. Screw that, I’m sick and tired of it. If you don’t want to be here then leave. Hleb, Flamni and everyone else…although I do want to see Flamoney come back but with his tail between his legs.
i really hope there will be highlights of the match on this site… i would really enjoy that
Yahoo..!! My favorite player is up and running again!! Go Rosicky Go!
Rosicky, will be a huge inspiration to guys this season! He looks pretty good out there I tell ya! Fab and Rosicky are by far my 2 favorite players in the club. I know, Fab is the captain, BUT (don’t cut my throat for this) I think, Rosicky will be a better captain! I vote for, Rosicky for captain!
Watch the game here… http://www.iraqgoals.net/ch4.html
Go Arsenal!
Nice goal from, Barazite!!! Nice to see the future of Arsenal!
hi my name is aden and iam a supports of arsenal arsenal is the best team in the world and i wiil like to play for arsenal the future go arsenal
aden for who want to play for arsenal.