Arsenal will organize additional training sessions for five players during the international break, and Havertz, called up to the national team, is expected to return to the club early.

According to Football.London, following Arsenal's heavy 0-3 defeat to Brighton last Saturday, Arteta will be eager to return to the training ground and continue his work. However, he will have to wait, as the international break means Arsenal will not play until October 10, when they host Leeds United. To make matters worse, a large number of Gunners players will be absent with their respective national teams, which will limit the number of players available at the training ground in the coming weeks. This also significantly reduces Arsenal's ability to organize behind-closed-doors friendlies, as the team will struggle to field a full squad.

Nevertheless, five players will still have the opportunity to rest and undertake additional training. Goalkeepers Kepa and Meslier were not called up to the national team, although Kepa was spotted with his Spanish compatriots David Raya, Merino, and Zubimendi leaving the Amex Stadium last Saturday. This suggests that Kepa likely returned to his home country with these three World Cup winners, possibly to visit family.

Most Premier League managers are expected to give non-internationals rest at the start of the international break, but beyond that, Kepa and Meslier will still have the chance to return to the training ground. The two have made just one appearance this season combined, with 31-year-old Kepa featuring in the 4-2 Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich.

Among outfield players, Ben White will remain at Arsenal despite his initial England call-up. Although Ben White was not officially listed as injured, Tuchel later revealed he had initially planned to work with him, but White had to withdraw due to injury—he suffered a groin strain in the 2-0 victory over Sunderland, though Arteta had suggested last Friday he had a chance to play against Brighton. White ultimately was not retained in the squad and will have the opportunity to rest and recover in the coming weeks.

The situation is similar for Hincapié, who is dealing with a minor muscle issue, reportedly a groin injury. He will not travel to Asia with Ecuador's national team to face South Korea, Japan, and New Zealand, and will also miss the match against Panama, allowing him to recover through rest and individual training at the training ground. Hincapié was an unused substitute in Saturday's match against Brighton.

Finally, Madueke arguably needs additional training more than any other Arsenal first-team player. He recently scored in the Carabao Cup against Ipswich but has still failed to break into Tuchel's latest England squad. This season, he has played just 176 minutes across all competitions, with two starts, including the Community Shield.

Madueke has never managed to displace Saka, and his effectiveness coming off the bench to replace his club and international teammate has not met expectations. Before and after the World Cup, he put in considerable effort during individual training, but these efforts have not translated into the statistics Arsenal needs. To some extent, losing his England place could be the motivation he needs to rediscover his best form. Arsenal's fixture list will be very demanding in the coming weeks and months, and he will still be needed.

Although Havertz was called up to the German national team, he will participate in only the first two Nations League matches. He is then expected to rest, but it is also highly likely he will return to Arsenal for training earlier than his other club and international teammates, which will help Arteta prepare for the match against Leeds United.

Traduit par IA.

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