2 injured Arsenal players back training with the ball | OneFootball

Gabriel Magalhaes and Reiss Nelson are both back training with the ball during Arsenal’s pre-season trip to Spain, following recent injuries.

Photo via Arsenal.com

Arsenal ended the 2024/25 campaign with quite a few injuries, but many of the absentees have been working on their recoveries over the summer break.

Gabriel Magalhaes and Reiss Nelson have both linked up with the squad for the ongoing pre-season trip to Spain, and the duo were in photos of a training session on Thursday.

Even more encouragingly, both players could be seen with the ball at their feet. They’re evidently already past the stage of just running on the grass.

“Happy to be back,” Gabriel wrote on Instagram. “Let’s go!!”

Photo via Gabriel on Instagram

It’s not entirely clear exactly how ready the pair are for match action. In one of the behind the scenes videos for Christian Norgaard’s signing, Gabriel told the midfielder he’d be back fit again “soon”.

The defender suffered a hamstring injury back on April 1st, and he had to undergo surgery on the problem.

It’s now been a little over three months since the operation, which is roughly how long Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz spent out after similar injuries.

Photo via Nelson on Instagram

Nelson also had surgery on a hamstring problem whilst out on loan with Fulham. It’s been five months since his operation, so he should be okay to make a comeback, but Arsenal will want to be careful after the winger’s previous setbacks.