For the trip, Arsenal has selected a 26-man roster.
Due to a knee injury, TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU will miss Arsenal’s preseason tour of the United States.
The Japanese international will stay in London, the Gunners have confirmed.
2Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss Arsenal’s USA tour to receive treatment on a knee problemCredit: Getty
Kieran Tierney also misses out as he recovers from a hamstring injury.While his teammates travel to the United States, Tomiyasu will receive treatment for his ailment.
Kieran Tierney, who recently returned from his loan stint at Real Sociedad, is also sidelined by a hamstring issue.
However, the revelation has many fans furious, with some even demanding that Tomiyasu be sold.
One admirer responded on social media, asking, “Are those two just permanently injured?””Time to sell him, he can’t stay fit,” said a another.
Another comment from a third enthusiast said, “This guy is made of glass.”
Tomiyasu missed thirteen games for Arsenal the previous season due to two calf problems.
Since joining from Bologna in 2021, the 25-year-old has struggled with injuries on multiple occasions.But back in March, he signed a new deal that would last until 2026 with the possibility of an additional year.
Before making an appearance for Scotland at Euro 2024, Tierney played 26 games while on loan at Real Sociedad in the previous season.
The full-back has also experienced recurring injury problems in the current season, both prior to and following his 2022 knee surgery.
For their tour of the United States, Arsenal has selected a 26-man roster for the friendlies against Manchester United, Liverpool, and Bournemouth.
With the inclusion of Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus, and Jurrien Timber, Mikel Arteta featured a blend of youth and experience.
On July 25, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel will re-join the team after their summertime abroad experiences.
Following the tour, Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, and William Saliba—who advanced to the later stages of Euro 2024—will resume their preseason training.