No player left behind: How Arsenal handled a plague of injuries to win a trophy and contend for a second
Arsenal has adopted a unique approach to managing injured players, emphasizing their inclusion in team activities. This strategy fosters a sense of belonging and support among players, even when they are sidelined. Key players have expressed gratitude for the encouragement they received during their rehabilitation processes.
- ▪Injured players at Arsenal are encouraged to remain involved with the team, attending training and matches even while sidelined.
- ▪Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz both highlighted the importance of team support during their recoveries from injuries.
- ▪Club captain Odegaard has emphasized the need for injured players to participate in team meetings and maintain connections with teammates.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 10:24:58 +0000 |
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BUDAPEST -- At Arsenal in 2026, almost everyone has an injury story. Maybe you were a victim of the hamstring pandemic year. Perhaps you had a hairline fracture on your foot so peculiar that specialists pronounced they had never seen the like before.Whatever the specifics for each player, there is one common theme that emerges. Whether you're fit to play or not, you are still a part of the team. That might sound obvious and unremarkable but it is not as commonplace as you might imagine. Rehabilitation can be a lonely world for top players, a different rhythm with different staff, often cut off from the first team.
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