Admittedly, the Gunners have suffered a downturn in form and their recent results haven’t been great, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s not massively concerning.
Arsenal’s team is full of quality players with the right character and attitude, there are numerous young stars coming through, and contract negotiations are now a strength rather than a weakness.
The Gunners media team has published a feature article with one of the club’s success stories from the past few years, Ben White.
He spoke about a number of subjects, including some of his teammates’ fitness regimes.
White revealed how he looks up to one of his teammates who does “crazy things” to maintain his fitness that are “just so different”.
(L-R) Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White of Arsenal before a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on March 29, 2024 in London Colney, Engl...
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Arsenal defender Ben White stunned by Takehiro Tomiyasu’s ‘crazy’ training regime
The player in question is Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has been a solid squad player for Arsenal and, at just £19.8million, he was a real bargain.
“Growing up in football as well you have lots of senior players around you to look up to and who set an example,” said White.
“You try to take bits and pieces from lots of different players when you start out, but really I’m still doing that now. There are a few players in our squad that I look up to.
“Tomiyasu for example – he does some crazy things! The exercises and things that he does in preparation are just so different to what I’ve known before in football.”
When could Tomiyasu make his Arsenal injury return?
Tomiyasu has been a moderate success at Arsenal since his move from Bologna in 2021.
He has made 84 competitive appearances for the Gunners, registering two goals and six assists.
While White has excelled since switching to right-back, Tomiyasu’s defensive solidity and versatility are valuable assets for Arteta.
However, the Japan international has been struggling with injury in recent years, missing 60 games and counting for Arsenal.
Season Injury From Until Days Games missed
24/25 Knee injury Jul 21, 2024 – 110+ days 16
23/24 Calf injury Feb 5, 2024 Mar 20, 2024 44 days 7
23/24 Calf injury Dec 3, 2023 Dec 30, 2023 27 days 6
22/23 Knee surgery Mar 16, 2023 Jul 1, 2023 107 days 16
22/23 Muscular issues Nov 3, 2022 Nov 15, 2022 12 days 4
21/22 Calf injury Feb 20, 2022 Apr 21, 2022 60 days 11
Tomiyasu is currently out with a knee injury and there is no timescale regarding a definite return, though football.london has suggested December as a possible return date.
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