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Ten Arsenal players to miss start of pre-season training

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Ten Arsenal players to miss start of pre-season training

Summary

Ten Arsenal players who reached the World Cup quarter-finals are set to miss the start of pre-season training this summer. Only Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes were eliminated early, while players like William Saliba and Bukayo Saka are still in contention. Saliba's involvement in the quarter-finals means he may not return until July 31, one day before the team's first friendly. The remaining nine internationals are scheduled to play their matches on July 10 and 11. As a result, Arsenal's pre-season squad will likely include several youth players and those not involved in the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Ten Arsenal players are missing pre-season due to World Cup commitments.
•Saliba and Saka are among those still competing in the tournament.
•Pre-season training begins before many players return.
•Youth players will likely fill gaps in the squad.
•Arsenal's first friendly is scheduled for July 31.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — 10 Arsenal players set to miss start of pre-season

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The fate of all of Arsenal’s World Cup last-16 players is now known, and 10 of them are set to miss the start of pre-season this summer.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesArsenal’s players have l...
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