Arsenal updates player fitness ahead of Community Shield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Ahead of the Community Shield on August 13, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that several players have returned to training. Bruno Guimaraes, David Raya, and Bukayo Saka have rejoined their teammates, while other returning World Cup internationals are expected to participate in training this week. However, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba will miss the match due to their injuries, with Arteta stating that Saliba's recovery could take months. Timber is progressing but remains weeks away from fitness.
- •Bruno Guimaraes, David Raya, and Bukayo Saka return to training.
- •Jurrien Timber and William Saliba ruled out for the Community Shield.
- •Arteta indicates Saliba's recovery may take months.
- •Timber's return remains uncertain but he is progressing.
- •Most World Cup internationals expected back for training this week.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — 8 back, 2 still out: Arsenal fitness latest pre-Community Shield
"Mikel Arteta has hinted that Bruno Guimaraes has already joined David Raya and Bukayo Saka in training, but Jurrien Timber and William Saliba are weeks away.Photo via Arsenal.comWith football returnin...
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