Ahead of the UEFA Europa League clash against Sporting CP, six youth players from Arsenal Football Club participated in senior training. The players included goalkeeper Remy Mitchell, defenders Marli Salmon, Patrick Stachow, and Joshua Ogunnaike, defensive midfielder Teshaun Murisa, and winger Kyran Thompson. With several first-team players absent from training, Salmon is seen as the most likely candidate to be included in the squad, having already made his debut in the Champions League. He has been a regular in the squad, featuring in three of the last four matches in the competition. His early withdrawal from the under-21 match against Crystal Palace suggests he is being prepared for the senior team. While the involvement of other youth players indicates their potential future with the first team, it seems that only Salmon may play against Sporting.