Eddie Nketiah ‘frustrates’ teammate and forgotten man shows his class in Arsenal training drill

Arsenal Open Training Session In Orlando

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The intensity is being turned up a gear as the Gunners prepare for their fourth pre-season friendly. Mikel Arteta’s side takes on Orlando City tonight in America as part of the Florida Cup before facing London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

Following their stay in Baltimore, Arsenal made the trip over to Orlando earlier this week, where they continue to train and participate in fan events.

However, you can certainly tell that the 2022/23 season is just around the corner as the players are put through their paces at the training base to get them razor sharp ahead of the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace. Here are a few standout moments from the club’s latest session.

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Nketiah leaves Leno puzzled

During a mini-game, Eddie Nketiah was put through on goal twice and found the net on both occasions, although he had to work hard for it.

The first one came after holding off a pull from Mohamed Elneny and running clear before calmly skipping past Bernd Leno and slotting the ball home while under pressure.

His second goal was perhaps the most impressive, this time getting the better of Hector Bellerin before making things unpredictable for Leno. Nketiah initially looked to unleash a shot to the goalkeeper’s right before switching to his left after he went to ground, leaving the German international with no chance of stopping it.

Torreira reminds us of his class

He may not be at the club in a few weeks, but that hasn’t stopped Lucas Torreira from working hard and looking sharp in pre-season.

The Uruguayan hasn’t played in any of the friendlies yet, but that could change against Orlando, especially if Arteta spotted what he did in training.

After receiving the ball in midfield, Torreira noticed Gabriel Jesus was free and played a lovely backheeled pass to put him through on goal. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out to be an assist after the striker’s effort was saved, but great thinking nonetheless.

Gabriel Jesus prepares for more goals

In a separate drill away from the rest of the squad, Arsenal’s coaches were spotted laying the ball off to Jesus in numerous different positions around the 18-yard box.

There were also scenarios when Jesus would have a coach behind him to apply pressure before attempting to beat the keeper.

Rather unsurprisingly, Jesus found the back of the net on most occasions with relative ease. The striker already has three goals in his last two appearances, and the hope will be that his form continues going into the new season.

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