When asked if Gyokeres would make his debut against Tottenham, Arteta replied, "He has only done today's session and yesterday very little. We are going to assess tonight where he is. If the medical staff are pleased with his condition, it is possible." This suggests that Gyokeres' participation in the game will depend on the medical team's assessment of his condition.
Arsenal's new number 14, Gyokeres, is expected to feature in the game even if he doesn't start, as Arteta aims to integrate him into the squad and tactical style before the start of the season in a few weeks. Arteta also provided updates on injury-prone players Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice, who are still working their way back from injury.
Arteta expressed optimism about the recovery of the rest of the squad, but noted that Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice are still out. He said, "With the rest everybody is going to be ok apart from big Gabi who is still out and probably Riccy it's probably going to be a bit too early." This suggests that both players are behind schedule in their recovery.
New signing Cristhian Mosquera also featured in training, but Arteta is being cautious about rushing him back to action. Arteta said, "He needs to start to pick up the feelings again. He played the U21 Euros, then he didn't really train with Valencia, then that signing period was extended a little bit, and the conditions here are really tough and there's a lot of information for him, a lot of physical demands that we put in. So we're going to have to manage him slowly."
Arsenal's new signings are being carefully managed as the team prepares for the new season. With a few weeks to go before the start of the season, Arteta is focused on getting his players fit and ready for the challenges ahead.