BREAKING: Arsenal Handed Injury Boost As Star Returns To Training Ahead Of Champions League Final
Please Kindly Pay Attention: If you’re reading on PHOENIX, please click the “Read Original” button at the top right to view the article.
According to a report by Evening Standard on Thursday May 21, 2026, Arsenal have provided a fitness update on several first-team players as the club prepares for two remaining fixtures, including a historic Champions League final in Budapest.
Three prominent players, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, and William Saliba, trained separately from the main squad during an open session on Thursday, though the club has confirmed there are no concerns over their availability.
The most encouraging moment of the session came when Mikel Merino rejoined his teammates on the grass, making his return after a foot injury that sidelined him since January. Teammates gave him a warm welcome, forming a guard of honour as he ran out to join the group.
Jurrien Timber, however, remains sidelined with a groin problem following an earlier ankle issue, having missed 12 consecutive matches during the title run-in.
His absence compounds Arsenal’s defensive challenges, with Ben White also ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury against West Ham.
Arteta acknowledged the depth of the challenge, with teenager Cristhian Mosquera stepping up admirably to fill the void at right-back.
Meanwhile, 16-year-old academy prospect Max Dowman was absent from training due to school examinations.
The Gunners were confirmed as Premier League champions last Tuesday after Manchester City dropped points against Bournemouth, ending a 21-year title drought for the north London club.
Favor As Higher Power?
(The hidden truth)
Some positions in life cannot be held or retained for long if you are not favored. Favor is higher power. You are not the only one desiring, deserving, connected, powerful or qualified. Some positions in life, opportunities, success, achievements, triumphs, selection, approvals, power and position, elevation, patronage, etc, are mainly through favor. Favor is silent, spiritual and higher power. For spiritual guidance, other solutions, call/Whatsapp Dr J.A. Faros on 07030514063. With God, all are possible.
