July 21st 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has brought along a squad of 26 players to the United States for their pre-season tour. Unfortunately, one key player, Takehiro Tomiyasu, will not be making the trip. The star defender will be staying in London to receive treatment for a knee injury.
The team has a busy schedule ahead of them, with matches against Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Liverpool lined up during their time in the US. This is all in preparation for their upcoming Premier League campaign next month.
Several other players will also be missing out on the tour. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, and Davis Raya will not be joining the team as they are still recovering from their participation in the Euro 2024 tournament with their respective national teams.
In addition to Tomiyasu, another player who will remain in London for treatment is Kieran Tierney. The defender suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Scotland in the Euro 2024 match against Switzerland.
Despite these absences, the squad still has some star players making the trip to the US. Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus will be joining the team, along with Jurrien Timber, who missed most of the previous season due to an injury.
Interestingly, some players whose futures at Arsenal are uncertain have also been included in the squad. Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe, and Reiss Nelson have all made the trip, despite speculation about potential moves to other clubs.
Nketiah, in particular, has caught the eye of French side Marseille, who recently announced the acquisition of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United. The Ligue 1 team, now managed by Roberto de Zerbi, are reportedly interested in signing Nketiah next.
Meanwhile, Fulham's offer of up to £30m for Smith Rowe was rejected earlier this week. It seems that Arteta sees potential in the young attacking midfielder, even though Crystal Palace is also vying for his signature.
Reiss Nelson is another player who may be on the move, with West Ham United showing interest in him.
As for Tierney, his injury at the Euro 2024 tournament is a setback for both him and the team. But with time, he is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field with Arsenal.
The team's tour in the US will kick off in Los Angeles on July 24th, where they will face Bournemouth. This will be followed by a match against Manchester United on the 27th. The tour will conclude with a game against Liverpool in Philadelphia on July 31st.
Before the start of the Premier League season, Arsenal will also play two more pre-season matches against Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon at the Emirates Stadium.
Overall, the team is looking to use this tour as an opportunity to fine-tune their skills and tactics before facing Wolves on August 17th in their first Premier League game of the season.
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