Mikel Arteta says Arsenal expect Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel to all be fit for the start of the new season.
The defensive trio missed Thursday’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Tottenham in Hong Kong.
But Arteta says they are all expected to be ready for the new Premier League season, in a major boost for the Gunners.
Asked if Timber, Calafiori and Gabriel are doubts for the start of the season, Arteta said: “I don't think so. If they evolve like they've been involved in the last few days, the three of them will be available.”
Leonadro Trossard came off agianst Spurs and Arteta said: “He felt a little tweak. He turned and he was pushed and he felt something muscular.”
Kepa was not in the Arsenal squad in Hong Kong. Arteta said: “He felt something in the game against Newcastle. We decided not to take a risk.”
Viktor Gyokeres came on late on for his Arsenal debut against Spurs. Cristhian Mosquera also came on for his debut.
Arteta said: “I'm really happy to have them here. I think they are going to add a lot of value.
“You see straight away the energy and the quality they are going to bring. It was a short one but at least that one is over now and when they play against Villarreal now, I’m sure it will be different.”
