Arsenal's Squad for the Match Against Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal's latest squad for the match against Borussia Dortmund has been announced, with several key players missing due to injury and rehab. The Gunners will be without Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Mussa Kaba, who are currently in rehab, as well as Gregor Kobel and Julian Ryerson, who have returned from vacation and are not available for selection.
What Happened?
In their most recent meeting about 12 years ago, Arsenal won 2-0 at home against Borussia Dortmund. However, in their previous meeting a year earlier, the German side had won 2-1 in North London.
Why it Matters for Arsenal
The absence of key players will undoubtedly affect Arsenal's chances in the match against Borussia Dortmund. The Gunners will need to rely on their remaining squad members to deliver a positive result.
What Comes Next?
Arsenal's next fixture is against Coventry at home on August 21, 2026. The team will need to regroup and prepare for the match after this latest setback.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Premier League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games, recent form WWWWW. Goals this season: 71 scored, 27 conceded (+44 goal difference). Lead at the top: 7 points clear of Manchester City. Last result: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal (2026-05-24). Currently sidelined: Louie Copley, Ben White.
The squad for the match against Borussia Dortmund is as follows:
30 Patrick Drewes 33 Alexander Meyer 5 Ramy Bensebaini 7 Jobe Bellingham 8 Felix Nmecha 9 Serhou Guirassy 14 Maximilian Beier 17 Carney Chukwuemeka 19 Konstantinos Karetsas 20 Marcel Sabitzer 21 Fabio Silva 22 Joane Gadou 24 Daniel Svensson 28 Justin Lerma 36 Kaua Prates 39 Filippo Mane 40 Samuele Inacio 41 Mathis Albert 42 Almugera Kabar 43 Takato Yamamoto 49 Luca Reggiani 53 Jan-Luca Riedl
