{"id":59573,"date":"2025-08-11T08:41:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/59573\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:41:11","slug":"arsenal-injury-news-mikel-arteta-update-on-forward-as-niggle-in-the-groin-sparks-manchester-united-fear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/59573\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta update on forward as “niggle in the groin” sparks Manchester United fear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal’s Premier League season will begin next Sunday against Manchester United, and Mikel Arteta provides an injury update on a forward.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a> boss Mikel Arteta<\/a> has assured fans that Leandro Trossard<\/a> should be available for the start of the Premier League season.<\/p>\n

The Gunners will begin their 2025-26 Premier League season with a difficult test against Manchester United<\/a> on August 17.<\/p>\n

A clash against the Red Devils could be a good test of Arsenal’s title credentials, and Arteta will be confident of winning given he has strengthened his squad this summer.<\/p>\n

However, forward Trossard was absent from the Londoners’ team that beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Saturday<\/a> in their final friendly outing.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters in the aftermath of the win, Arteta said the forward has a slight groin issue but added that he should be available for next weekend’s showdown, saying: “I think he is going to be [ok] in a few days. He had a little niggle in the groin – but he should be fine.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the 30-year-old is unlikely to be first choice in attack, the Arsenal boss will still want a fully fit squad to choose from.<\/p>\n

\"Arsenal's<\/p>\n

How are Arsenal shaping up ahead of Manchester United Premier League game?<\/p>\n

Striker Viktor Gyokeres<\/a> managed to get off the mark against Athletic Bilbao, scoring after an excellent delivery from Martin Zubimendi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Zubimendi has looked impressive in possession for the Gunners, and his passing ability could help replace the qualities that made Granit Xhaka<\/a> such a threat in 2022-23.<\/p>\n

Arsenal have beaten AC Milan, Newcastle United and Athletic Bilbao in pre-season, but they did suffer defeats against Tottenham Hotspur and\u00a0Villarreal.<\/p>\n

Though outcomes have been mixed, results in friendlies are ultimately of little importance, with increasing the fitness levels of players the priority for every club.<\/p>\n

\"Arsenal's<\/p>\n

Who should Mikel Arteta pick to lead his side’s attack?<\/p>\n

Given that Manchester United have often played direct football under boss Ruben Amorim<\/a>, it would not be surprising if they surrendered possession next Sunday.<\/p>\n

If they do defend in a deeper block, Arteta will need as much creativity in his starting XI as possible to break down their defensive structure.<\/p>\n

Bukayo Saka<\/a> and Gyokeres are certain to be automatic picks for the Spaniard, but he will face a difficult selection choice on the left flank.<\/p>\n

Winger Gabriel Martinelli<\/a> has not scored in five pre-season games, but did provide two assists for teammates.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian has at times struggled to make an impact in matches against deep defensive lines, so perhaps newcomer Noni Madueke<\/a> could be given a start against United.<\/p>\n

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