arsenal fans are smiling again hope is rising excitement is building because something good has finally happened inside the sobha realty training centre something every gunner fan has been praying for three big names have returned to training and the news has already gone viral in the football world the timing is perfect the energy is high and mikel arteta is smiling again because his squad is slowly coming back to full power with the new premier league season getting closer and a pre season battle against villarreal around the corner arsenal have been given a triple injury boost that might just change everything
gabriel magalhaes jurrien timber and kepa arrizabalaga all returned to full training and the effect of this news cannot be overestimated fans who were worried just a week ago are now confident again these are not just any players they are strong names important names players who make a difference on the pitch their return is like a gift at the perfect moment gabriel had a minor injury during the asia tour and it kept him out of key games he missed friendlies against ac milan newcastle united and tottenham and the defence looked shaky without him but now he is back training hard and looking sharp he might even play against villarreal or in the emirates cup against athletic club and that is a big boost for arteta
every fan knows how important gabriel is in defence he brings strength confidence and leadership when he is not there the team feels it his return is a big sigh of relief for the coaching staff because they know he is ready to go again and the timing is sweet because the real season is only days away arteta had been giving little hints before saying gabriel was close to full fitness and now the proof is here he is back in action full training no more doubts and no more waiting the fans can finally relax
but that’s not all because the second name is jurrien timber and this one hits different this is a player who has suffered a lot with injuries he had surgery on his ankle back in may and before that he even had an acl injury yet he still played 48 matches last season and that tells you the kind of warrior he is strong smart dedicated and respected by all arteta even called him a leader and a special character those are big words and they show how much the manager believes in him so seeing timber back in training is more than just good news it is an emotional victory for the player and the fans
timber may not start immediately maybe he won’t play full minutes against villarreal but his presence in training is a sign of progress it means the recovery journey is almost complete it means the team is getting stronger and it means arteta now has more options especially in defence where timber can play multiple roles full back centre back defensive mid he is a utility man and a fighter and his return brings balance to the team once again
and then there is the third name kepa arrizabalaga the goalkeeper who joined from chelsea this summer he impressed everyone during the asia tour especially when he saved three penalties against ac milan the fans were already falling in love with his energy and sharp reflexes but then he missed the tottenham friendly due to a knock and everybody started to panic but arteta told fans not to worry and now he has proved the coach right kepa is back training fully and looking ready to compete with david raya for the number one spot
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kepa’s return brings competition and every big club needs that especially in goal where one mistake can cost you a title having two strong goalkeepers is a blessing and now arsenal have exactly that arteta will now decide who starts who sits and who rises to the challenge but the good thing is that both kepa and raya are fit and hungry and ready to battle and that is what every top team needs strong options strong players strong mentality
and it’s not just the returning players that have got fans excited there’s also a new face joining training for the first time summer signing noni madueke has finally linked up with the squad and the timing could not be better he came from chelsea after a brilliant club world cup campaign and even though he was supposed to rest longer he decided to cut short his break just to start training early and that shows how serious he is about this new chapter with arsenal
madueke is fast strong direct and versatile he can play on both wings and he loves to attack he is the kind of player who brings fire to a game and fans love that he might make his unofficial debut against villarreal or maybe against athletic club but one thing is clear he is ready to go and arteta is ready to use him the fans are already calling him a beast and if his form continues arsenal might have found a real gem
fabio vieira also returned to training after taking an extended break earlier in pre season the portuguese midfielder has talent and potential but his future is still unclear some reports say stuttgart from the bundesliga are interested in him and that might explain why he is training so hard now he wants to prove something maybe to arteta maybe to other clubs or maybe to himself arteta has praised him before calling him versatile and creative but if a move is coming this might be his last chance to make a big impression
but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows there are still some injury worries leandro trossard and riccardo calafiori did not train and that has created some panic among fans trossard picked up a muscle injury during the game against tottenham and calafiori is still struggling with a knee issue he got while playing for italy arteta is not taking risks he wants them fit for the premier league opener against manchester united so for now they are being protected and monitored closely
these two players are important especially calafiori who just arrived and trossard who has always been a reliable attacking option their absence in training means they might not play against villarreal but the hope is that they will be ready before august 17 when the real business begins and arteta will need all hands on deck by then the games will come fast and hard and there will be no time for slow starts
and then there is the youth story two young names caught the eye during the training session marli salmon and max dowman both trained with the first team and that is a big deal dowman is just 15 and already wearing the number 56 shirt his future is bright and arteta is watching closely these are the stories that make fans dream the academy pipeline is working and arteta is not afraid to use young talent when necessary
the club is building for now and the future and these small signs mean a lot to the supporters they want to see young players rise they want to see dreams come true and if dowman or salmon gets minutes in the friendlies it will be a proud moment for the academy and the fans
so as arsenal prepare for the villarreal friendly the mood in the camp is positive the injuries are healing the new signings are settling the youngsters are rising and the manager is smiling the team is not perfect yet but the signs are good the pieces are falling into place and the dream of a great 2025/26 season is alive the fans are hopeful the players are focused and the energy is back
these are the moments that shape a season these training sessions these recoveries these little updates that make the big picture clearer arteta is building again and the mission is simple fight for every trophy play beautiful football and make the fans proud and with players like gabriel timber kepa madueke and others back in the mix the arsenal engine is starting to roar again
what happens next only time will tell but one thing is clear arsenal are not sleeping they are training preparing recovering and ready to rise and when the whistle blows against villarreal every fan will be watching every fan will be cheering because the journey has begun again and it starts with good news like this triple injury boost and the return of hope at the emirates the story continues and the dream lives on arsenal are back and the red army is ready once again
