When pre-season arrives, we often hope that everyone stays fit and injury free, but unfortunately, that isn't how things always play out.
Mikel Arteta already has to work around a few knocks picked up by some of his players, who include Ben White, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu. However, the latest concern surrounds Emile Smith Rowe, who is set to miss tonight's game against Orlando City.
According to his boss, the 21-year-old has a "muscular niggle" and has been absent from the last couple of training sessions. As several fans on social media pointed it out, this is becoming a slight concern when considering that Smith Rowe has struggled for fitness quite often in recent times.
