Arsenal
have added depth into their Champions League squad after naming three new players.
The Gunners have sent three attackers on loan last month and have added their replacement.
Arsenal have added three names Francis Coquelin, Olivier Giroud and new signing Gabriel Paulista to their Champions League squad.
The
knockout stages will resume this month, Arsenal will face AS Monaco in the
round of 16.
Olivier
Giroud was not added in the start due to his injury. He was expected to be out
till the New Year but he returned before the expected time and could not
feature in the final group games but now is eligible to feature against the
French side.
Francis
Coquelin’s impressive performances in the recent games has given him an opportunity
to play in the Champions League. He was on loan at Charlton Athletic in the
first half of the season, with injury problems he was called back from his loan
and since his return he has been impressive.
The
third and the last player added is the new centre-back Gabriel Paulista which
Arsene Wenger signed few weeks ago. The Brazilian was signed from Villarreal.
Arsenal three squad players have already left the Gunners. Yaya Sanogo, Joel Campbell and Lukas Podolski, all the attackers were sent on loan last month.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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