Europa League final in Baku to witness another novelty

Another novelty will take place at the UEFA Europa League final match between Arsenal and Chelsea in Baku.

Report informs that teams will include 23 players instead of 18 announced for the match. Thus, there will be 12 reserve players.

Arsenal arrived in Azerbaijan's capital on May 25 with 24 players. Coach Unai Emery will not be able to benefit from one player in the final match. Another finalist, Chelsea, will be in Baku tonight. For the first time in the final of the Europa League, the Video-Assistant Referee (VAR) system will also be used.

The final match between England's Arsenal and Chelsea clubs will be held on May 29 at the Baku Olympic Stadium.

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