When Will Arsenal Players Return to Pre-Season Training?
The Gunners have been busy preparing for the forthcoming 2024–25 season, and many fans believe next season could be the Gunners’ time to win. After making incredible progress under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal want to start strong this time, and there will be more pre-season training than ever.
Here’s what we know about when Arsenal players will return to pre-season training and what they’ll be up to.
Return to training at London Colney
In the first week of July, Arsenal players will arrive at the club’s London Colney training ground. It comes after a well-earned summer break, marking the beginning of their pre-season preparations. The exact date hasn’t been specified, but it will be at the beginning of July. Other senior players, such as Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, and Declan Rice, will likely receive longer breaks after their international commitments – that’s if England reaches the Euro 2024 semi final. This isn’t a certainty, but that’s how this situation has been handled in the past.
Initially, they’ll emphasise fitness and conditioning to ensure all players are physically ready before more intense tactical sessions. The progress of each player will be closely watched by Arteta and his coaching staff as they develop individualised programmes.
Training Camp in Germany
Arsenal’s pre-season gets underway with boot camp at Adidas HQ in Germany starting the week commencing July 10th. They enjoyed a successful summer there last year. This will be their second consecutive year using the facility, which is an ideal location for concentrated practice away from London’s distractions. The training camp will consist of intensive workouts and team bonding exercises.
This training camp will also allow new signings to blend into the squad while giving youngsters an opportunity to showcase their talent. With its serene atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities, Adidas HQ promotes total concentration as the team prepares for success.
US Pre-Season Tour
Afterward, Arsenal is expected to play several pre-season games in America. The US tour begins on July 20th, starting with a high-profile match against the MLS All-Stars in Washington, D.C. On July 23rd, they’ll play Manchester United in New York before playing against Barcelona on July 26th in Los Angeles.
These matches are important for several reasons. Primarily, they offer a chance to get competitive game time against tricky opposition, which is essential for tactical and strategic preparations. In addition, the tour provides an opportunity to engage with the international fanbase, building the club’s brand and presence in the US.
Arteta may also try out different formations and combinations of players ahead of the domestic season.
Emirates Cup and Final Preparations
Upon returning home from foreign training camps, Arsenal’s pre-season plans include involvement in the traditional Emirates Cup on August 2nd. This year, they should face two big teams: Monaco, from France’s Ligue 1 and Portugal’s Benfica. The Emirates Cup is usually presented as a final test before embarking on competitive seasons as supporters get a glimpse at team readiness and new tactics.
Arsenal will now have a period where they’ll try to perfect their strategies and ensure their players are in good physical form. That will involve things like recovery sessions and a light training load to prevent injuries. There’s nothing worse for a team than pointless pre-season injuries.
The team will look forward to starting the season with a hopeful victory against Manchester City in the Community Shield game on August 6th, setting the tone for the forthcoming campaign.