Arsenal Set to Kick Off Pre-Season with Friendly Against Nurnberg
Arsenal is gearing up for their pre-season preparations, with their first friendly match against German side Nurnberg scheduled for next week. After narrowly missing out on the Premier League title last season, finishing second to Manchester City, the Gunners are determined to go one step further this campaign. A win in their opening game back would be the perfect start, and all eyes will be on potential debutants Declan Rice and Kai Havertz if their transfers are completed in time.
Date and How to Follow
The pre-season friendly between Nurnberg and Arsenal will take place on Thursday, July 13. The match will be held at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Germany, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm UK time. Arsenal will be in their pre-season training camp at Adidas HQ during this game. Fans can catch all the action by live streaming it on Arsenal.com or the Arsenal App for just £5.99. talkSPORT will provide updates throughout the match, and talkSPORT.com will have a live blog. Listeners can also tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, the talkSPORT app, DAB digital radio, smart speakers, or on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Team News
While Arsenal’s pre-season training camp squad has yet to be announced, it is expected that all of the Gunners’ stars will feature. Declan Rice, who is on the verge of joining Arsenal in a British record fee transfer, could make his debut in this match. Additionally, new signing Kai Havertz is likely to travel to his home country for the game. Manager Mikel Arteta is also expected to give opportunities to several academy products throughout the pre-season campaign.
Arsenal’s Sporting Director Edu expressed his excitement about starting the pre-season schedule at Adidas HQ in Germany. He thanked Adidas for hosting the team at their world-class campus and highlighted the importance of the friendly against Nurnberg in helping Mikel Arteta and the squad prepare for the upcoming season. This match marks the beginning of a series of challenging pre-season fixtures, with Arsenal set to travel to the US shortly afterward to face the MLS All-Stars team, Manchester United, and Barcelona.
In conclusion, Arsenal fans can look forward to an exciting pre-season as their team takes on Nurnberg in their opening friendly. With potential debutants Declan Rice and Kai Havertz in the mix, all eyes will be on the Gunners’ new signings. The match will be streamed live on Arsenal.com and the Arsenal App, allowing fans to follow the action from anywhere. As Arsenal aims to build on their strong performance last season, this pre-season campaign will be crucial in preparing the team for the challenges ahead.