Early Arsenal team news vs Fleetwood Town: 4 youth players called up
Mikel Arteta has reportedly called up four youth players to his Arsenal first-team squad to face Fleetwood Town, in addition to Marli Salmon and Max Dowman.
Mikel Arteta has reportedly called up four youth players to his Arsenal first-team squad to face Fleetwood Town, in addition to Marli Salmon and Max Dowman.
Seven Arsenal youth players took part in first-team training on Monday, ahead of the senior side’s League Cup match against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.
Arsenal have received a boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League return against Leeds United, with a number of injured players now back in training.
Arsenal return from the international break with more injury problems than any Premier League rival, after six players were affected while away.
Arsenal return from the international break with fresh injury concerns, but several players could still be available for the Premier League restart.
Arsenal youngster Marli Salmon has withdrawn from England u18 duty, after picking up an injury.
A number of Arsenal players have been called up by the various England youth teams for the September-October break, including midweek League Cup star Max Dowman.
Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera were not pictured in training with Arsenal on Monday, with various youth players involved and in line to step up.
Max Dowman and Marli Salmon started as Arsenal Under-21s lost 4-1 to Chelsea, ending their unbeaten Premier League 2 start at Meadow Park.
Jurrien Timber has travelled with the Arsenal squad to face Napoli on Wednesday, as well as youngsters Max Dowman and Marli Salmon.
The Arsenal academy have had a positive week so far, as they prepare for their opening UEFA Youth League fixture on Wednesday.
Marli Salmon has signed his first professional Arsenal contract on his 17th birthday after already making four senior appearances for the club.
Both Cesc Fabregas and Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s academy youngsters after their impressive performances for the Gunners against Como 1907 on Wednesday.
Arsenal’s Marli Salmon will become eligible for a loan move later this month, but the Gunners are planning to hold onto him until at least January.
Arsenal’s Brazilian World Cup duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli are available for Wednesday night’s friendly match against Real Betis, according to a report.
The Arsenal squad have travelled to Spain to step up their pre-season training in Girona, but which players have made the trip?
The Arsenal u21s have returned to London Colney for pre-season, with David Horseman seemingly in charge of the team on an interim basis.
Arsenal’s entire playing squad have travelled to Budapest for the Champions League final, including the injured Ben White and a couple of youngsters.
Marli Salmon has committed to a new contract with Arsenal, meaning he’ll sign professional terms with the club when he turns 17 in August.
Mikel Arteta met with the media ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting on Wednesday and delivered the following updates on his injured players.