by Arsenal Gabriel and William Saliba defenders recovered from the thigh injuries that they forced to miss the end of last season.
Gabriel injured his knee tendon in early April and had to undergo an operation to solve the problem.
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Saliba’s injury was far less, and the Frenchman had to rely on the campaign penultimate and missed the last day of the season in Southampton.
However, both players used the summer to recover and they are part of Arsenal’s squad for their pre-season tour through Singapore and Hong Kong.
Arsenal manager Mikel Areta has announced that the central defenders are in “good shape”, and Gabriel appeared last Saturday during a friend behind Watford since April.
“Well, we haven’t seen them for four or six weeks,” said Areta. “They come back and seem older, mature, very excited – also because of his new contract Gabi.
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“He showed his commitment to the club and continues to grow in his role, so I am very satisfied.
“He (Gabriel) played for 45 minutes against Watford on Saturday. He also looks in good condition, William Saliba.
“We missed many players at the end of the season, but everyone seems to be in the right direction and to be fit and contribute.”
Arsenal flew to Singapore on Saturday and you will have your first friendliness of friendship on Wednesday when you compete against AC Milan.
After that, the Gunners will compete against Newcastle over the weekend – before traveling to Hong Kong next week to get together with rivals Tottenham.
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“We are very happy to be here,” said Arteta. “It was an incredible welcome from our supporters here, they are so passionate.
“We also fit the context, the weather, we couldn’t train this morning, so we also have to adapt to these situations.”
