Mikel Arteta offered a positive fitness bulletin for Arsenal ahead of the 2025\/26 Premier League opener at Manchester United, indicating the squad will be almost fully available. Leandro Trossard has been carrying a groin niggle but, according to Arteta, should be fit within days. “I think he\u2019s going to be [okay] in a few days, yeah, a little niggle in the groin,” Arteta noted. “But he should be fine.” <\/p>\n
The 30-year-old winger has had time on the sidelines that reportedly allowed him to consider his future, with links to Bayern Munich and Fenerbah\u00e7e circulating. No transfer has been completed and Trossard is expected to be available for Sunday\u2019s trip to Old Trafford. <\/p>\n
Defensive reinforcements have also returned to training. Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es and Jurrien Timber have resumed first-team work in recent days and were joined by Riccardo Calafiori. The only confirmed absence for the weekend remains Gabriel Jesus, who suffered an ACL tear against Manchester United in the FA Cup seven months ago. Jesus recently posted an image of himself back on the grass with the caption: “Only God and I Know…” <\/p>\n
Arteta emphasised the depth and versatility of his squad as he prepares his selection for the opening fixture. “In every position now, we have a different quality, a lot of players that can play in various positions as well with a lot of versatility, bringing different kinds of qualities and threats to the team,” the Arsenal boss said, reflecting confidence in his options going into the new season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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