August 11th 2024.
Arsenal's head coach, Mikel Arteta, has provided updates on the injuries of two of his players, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jurrien Timber. While Timber is expected to return to training next week, Tomiyasu's injury seems to be more severe and may keep him out for a longer period of time.
Despite the absence of these two defenders, Arsenal put on a strong performance in their 2-0 victory over Lyon, with goals from William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. However, Arteta expressed his concern about the injuries, especially with the club's first Premier League match against Wolves just a week away.
Timber, who only played two games in his first season with Arsenal, has been struggling with a foot problem that also caused him to miss their recent win against Bayer Leverkusen. On the other hand, Tomiyasu suffered a knee injury at the beginning of pre-season and will likely miss the first few matches of the new season.
When asked about Timber's progress, Arteta reassured that he is on track to rejoin the team in training next week. However, the situation with Tomiyasu is more uncertain and Arteta emphasized the need for patience as the player works his way back to full fitness.
In the win over Lyon, summer signing Riccardo Calafiori made his debut for Arsenal and Arteta was pleased with his performance. He also noted the crowd's positive reaction when Calafiori was substituted in, stating that it is heartwarming to see the fans embrace one of their own.
Looking back at their pre-season matches, Arteta expressed satisfaction with the team's development and the level of competition provided by Leverkusen and Lyon. He praised the team's exceptional performance in the first half of the match against Lyon, where they showed moments of the highest quality.
Overall, Arteta is optimistic about the upcoming season and believes that their pre-season preparations have been a success. He also encouraged fans to sign up for Arsenal news and updates, ensuring that they are protected by privacy policies.
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