Overview

• Arteta says Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes have stepped up training after injuries and are expected to be available for Arsenal’s season opener against Manchester United on August 17.
• The trio sat out the 1-0 friendly defeat to Tottenham in Hong Kong as they rehabilitated, with Arteta monitoring their progress closely in recent sessions.
• Leandro Trossard was substituted after feeling a minor muscle tweak during the Spurs friendly and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the trip as a precaution after reporting slight discomfort against Newcastle.
• Gabriel has bounced back from an April hamstring injury, Timber is reinforcing fitness after recent ankle surgery and Calafiori has recovered from a muscle issue suffered against Newcastle.
• Arsenal wraps up its Hong Kong tour ahead of friendlies against Villarreal and Athletic Club to further assess player readiness before the Premier League campaign.