Arsenal cancel their pre-season tour to the USA after ‘a small number’ of Covid cases within their squad, causing major disruption to Mikel Arteta’s preparations for the new campaign
- Arsenal have scrapped their pre-season tour of the United States due to Covid
- Reports claim there has been a ‘small number’ of cases in Mikel Arteta’s squad
- The Gunners were due to play in the Florida Cup with Everton and Inter Milan
- Arsenal start the new Premier League season away at Brentford on August 13
Arsenal have scrapped their pre-season tour of the United States after ‘a number’ of positive Covid-19 cases at the club.
According to The Athletic, there have been a ‘small number’ of positive tests within Mikel Arteta’s group.
The Gunners were due to take part in the Florida Cup, playing alongside Inter Milan, Everton and Millonarios.
Arsenal have axed their pre-season tour of the USA after ‘a number’ of positive Covid cases
Reports claim there have been a ‘small number’ of positive tests within Mikel Arteta’s group
A game with Inter was scheduled for July 25 before they would then play the winner of the game between the other two clubs.
It means Arsenal’s preparations for the new season have been dealt a major blow.
Arteta’s side kick off the new Premier League campaign away at Brentford on August 13.
Arsenal have already played two friendlies this summer. They lost 2-1 to Hibernian and were held to a 2-2 draw by Rangers last week.
They have got two more friendlies lined up before the season starts.
The Mind Series will see Arsenal play London rivals Chelsea on August 1 and Tottenham a week later.
More to follow.
Arsenal were lost 2-1 to Hibernian and were held to a 2-2 draw by Rangers in Scotland last week
