Kepa Arrizabalaga News: Doesn't feature as precaution

Arrizabalaga didn't feature in Thursday's friendly against Tottenham as a precaution after feeling discomfort in their last contest, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference. "He felt something as well in the game against Newcastle. I think it's a matter of days probably - if that was the Premier League he could have played but we decided not to take a risk."

Arrizabalaga was left out of the squad for Thursday's friendly against the Spurs as a precaution after feeling discomfort in the previous friendly against the Magpies. If it had been a Premier League game on Thursday, he would have played, meaning the issue is only minor and he will likely be involved in the upcoming fixtures. That said, he is expected to be the backup goalie to David Raya heading into the 2025/26 season.