Arsenal faces injury issues ahead of Villarreal match

Arsenal deals with injuries to key players as pre-season winds down.

Arsenal faces injury setbacks ahead of pre-season finale

Ahead of the final week of pre-season, Arsenal has received news of two injury setbacks as Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard missed training in London. After returning from their tour of Asia, where they had mixed results, the Gunners are facing challenges with their squad. Training sessions featured new signings like Noni Madueke while Calafiori and Trossard were absent due to injuries. The upcoming match against Villarreal on Wednesday looms, along with a clash against Athletic Club on Saturday as they prepare for the new Premier League season.

These latest injuries pose significant challenges for Mikel Arteta and his squad right before the season kicks off. With Trossard currently in the final year of his contract, the club's future planning may also be affected. Injury woes have plagued Calafiori since joining from Bologna, leading to missed opportunities for both the player and the team. As Arsenal looks to strengthen its attacking options before the transfer window closes, the absence of these players complicates matters and raises questions about depth in the squad moving forward.

Highlights

As the new season approaches, Arsenal must navigate these injury challenges carefully.