Overview
- Arsenal have taken a large group of academy players to their Girona training camp to train and play with the first team.
- Senior absences because of extended post-World Cup rest and William Saliba’s injury have opened space in the squad that Arteta intends to fill with young players.
- Early pre-season action produced clear signals for the coaching staff when Ceadach O’Neill scored and Christos Tzolis provided an assist in a 3-0 friendly win.
- The touring youth contingent includes Khari Ranson, Josh Ogunnaike, Brayden Clarke, Louie Copley, Theo Julienne, Demiane Agustien, Ismeal Kabia and others who will be assessed for senior minutes or loan moves.
- Decisions on players such as Ismeal Kabia are expected after the camp and scheduled friendlies, and Max Dowman and Marli Salmon are serving as recent examples that younger squad members can earn first-team roles.