Will Eze be banned from competing for Arsenal in the Champions League?
Crystal Palace are set to face Norwegian side Fredrikstad FK in the Europa Conference League today, with Eberechi Eze potentially featuring in the match. The attacker is on the verge of completing a transfer to Arsenal, which could be finalised in the coming hours. Despite this imminent move, he is expected to undergo his medical […] The post Will Eze be banned from competing for Arsenal in the Champions League? appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
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Crystal Palace are set to face Norwegian side Fredrikstad FK in the Europa Conference League today, with Eberechi Eze potentially featuring in the match. The attacker is on the verge of completing a transfer to Arsenal, which could be finalised in the coming hours. Despite this imminent move, he is expected to undergo his medical after the Fredrikstad fixture.
Eze played a crucial role in Palace’s FA Cup triumph last season, which secured their qualification for European competition. A victory over Fredrikstad would see the club advance to the league phase of the Europa Conference League, marking a significant achievement for the team. It is possible that today’s game may be Eze’s final appearance in a Crystal Palace shirt, allowing him to depart on a high note.
Cup-Tie Rules and Eze’s Eligibility
There has been speculation regarding whether participating in the Europa Conference League qualifying phase could prevent Eze from playing for Arsenal in the Champions League this season. Cup-tie regulations often restrict players from representing multiple clubs in the same UEFA competition, raising questions over his eligibility.
According to Sport Bible, however, these rules will not affect Eze. The report clarifies that UEFA distinguishes between the qualifying phase and the league phase of its competitions. Consequently, a player who competes for a club during the qualifying rounds can still participate for a different team once the league phase begins. This distinction provides reassurance for Arsenal supporters eager to see Eze make an immediate impact at his new club.
Expected Developments
Despite the clarification regarding eligibility, it is not anticipated that Eze will feature against Fredrikstad. The transfer is reportedly close to completion, and the club are likely to manage his involvement carefully to ensure a smooth transition. Nevertheless, the confirmation that playing in the qualifying phase will not hinder his Champions League participation represents positive news for both the player and his future club.
Eze’s imminent arrival underscores a period of significant transfer activity for Arsenal, with the club continuing to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. While today’s Europa Conference League match may mark the end of his time at Palace, it is unlikely to impact his eligibility or readiness to contribute at Arsenal once the transfer is finalised.
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