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Grey Whitebloom

Mikel Arteta Provides Upbeat Arsenal Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Season

Mikel Arteta has some reason to celebrate this summer. | IMAGO/News Images

Mikel Arteta predicted that Leandro Trossard would soon return from his groin niggle, leaving Arsenal with only one injured player ahead of the 2025–26 Premier League campaign.

Trossard has endured a summer disrupted by fitness concerns and transfer speculation. The Belgian forward limped off during Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in July after lasting just 17 minutes. Trossard has not reappeared during the rest of the club’s summer preparations.

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