Overview

• Leandro Trossard exited the Hong Kong friendly with a muscular tweak and will undergo scans to assess his condition before competitive duty.
• Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera made their unofficial debuts as second-half substitutes, offering early signs of energy and composure.
• The squad’s third match in eight days exposed late-tour fatigue and persistent set-piece defending vulnerabilities around goalkeeper David Raya.
• Kepa Arrizabalaga was left out of the Asia Tour squad as a precaution after picking up a minor issue in the Newcastle friendly.
• Arsenal return to London to face Villarreal on August 6 and Athletic Club on August 9 as their final preparations ahead of the August 17 opener.