Gunners boss confirm say forward fit shake off groin wahala before August 17 clash with Red Devils
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta don assure fans say Leandro Trossard go likely dey available when Premier League season start.
The Gunners go kick off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with one strong test against Manchester United on August 17.
This clash with the Red Devils fit be correct measure to check Arsenal title hope, and Arteta go enter the game with confidence since e don strengthen im squad this summer.
But forward Trossard no join the London side wey beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Saturday for their last pre-season friendly.
As Arteta yarn give reporters after the win, e talk say Trossard get small groin wahala but e still dey expect am to ready for next weekend match. E talk: “I think say he go dey ok in a few days. Na small niggle for the groin – but e go fine.”
Even though the 30-year-old no sure to be first choice for attack, the Arsenal boss still want make im get full squad wey dey fit for selection.
How Arsenal dey prepare ahead of Manchester United Premier League match?
Striker Viktor Gyokeres score against Athletic Bilbao after one fine cross from Martin Zubimendi.
Zubimendi don impress for ball control for the Gunners, and im passing fit help replace the qualities wey make Granit Xhaka dey dangerous for 2022-23 season.
Arsenal don beat AC Milan, Newcastle United and Athletic Bilbao for pre-season, but dem still lose to Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal.
Even though results dey mix, friendly matches no too get big importance as the main focus na to raise players fitness level before season start.
Who Arteta go choose make lead Arsenal attack?
Since Manchester United under Ruben Amorim dey sometimes play direct football, e no go shock if dem give up possession next Sunday.
If United decide to defend deep, Arteta go need as much creativity for starting XI as possible to break their defence.
Bukayo Saka and Gyokeres sure go make starting list for the Spanish coach, but left wing go still give am tough decision.
Gabriel Martinelli never score for five pre-season games, but e don give two assists for teammates.
The Brazilian sometimes dey struggle to make impact against teams wey defend deep, so newcomer Noni Madueke fit get chance to start against United.