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Arteta hints Dowman could be back in the team for the Champions League game

Max Dowman is serving a three match domestic suspension following his red card against Fleetwood Town, with Arsenal failing to overturn the decision on appeal. As a result, the youngster will be unavailable for domestic selection for some time. However…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:30 AM
Arteta hints Dowman could be back in the team for the Champions League game
Key Things to Know
  • Mikel Arteta hinted that Max Dowman could be selected for Arsenal's Champions League match against Slavia Praha.
  • Dowman is serving a three-match domestic suspension after Arsenal failed to overturn his red card against Fleetwood Town.
  • The domestic ban does not apply to European competitions, making Dowman fully eligible to play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has suggested that youngster Max Dowman could be included in the squad for the upcoming Champions League match against Slavia Praha. Dowman is currently serving a three-match domestic ban following a red card against Fleetwood Town, which Arsenal failed to overturn on appeal. However, the domestic suspension does not apply to European competitions, leaving him eligible for selection.

Arteta noted that Dowman has shown he has a lot to offer whenever he plays, making his inclusion a matter of managerial choice. The fixture in Prague offers Dowman an opportunity to gain senior European experience after missing the weekend victory over Liverpool.

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