One of the biggest perplexities from the Arsenal pre-season tour was a distinct lack of opportunity afforded to members of the youth team. The Gunners have historically taken swathes of youth talents away on the senior tours.
However, only Reuell Walters and Arthur Okonkwo from the youth team were taken. Arsenal stars Charlie Patino, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Marcelo Flores and Salah Oulad M’Hand were all left at home, with some featuring in the under-21s friendlies.
Flores subsequently secured a move away on loan to Real Oviedo which explained his absence and Norton-Cuffy had only recently returned from an extended 2021/22 season thanks to the successful England under-19s.
