Wednesday 12 August 2015 15:08, UK
David de Gea has been included in Manchester United’s squad for the Champions League play-off against Club Brugge.
The goalkeeper was left out of United’s matchday group for the 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on the opening day of the Premier League season.
UEFA rules state that a player cannot play for two teams in the Champions League in the same season but with an exception for qualifying rounds, meaning De Gea could hypothetically play for a second team in the tournament even if he is selected for the Club Brugge game.
The Spanish international has been linked with a move to Real Madrid throughout the summer transfer window and is one of four goalkeepers in the squad for the qualifier, on Tuesday August 18.
United’s five new signings - Sergio Romero, Matteo Darmian, Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Memphis Depay are in named in the squad.
Manchester United squad to play Club Brugge: David de Gea, Anders Lindegaard, Sergio Romero, Sam Johnstone; Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Paddy McNair, Matteo Darmian, Tyler Blackett; Juan Mata, Michael Carrick, Daley Blind, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira; Memphis Depay, Wayne Rooney, Adnan Januzaj, Javier Hernandez, James Wilson.
