Manchester United name David de Gea in Champions League squad

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.

De Gea watched Manchester United's opening Premier League fixture from the Old Trafford stands

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.