Arsenal trio Mesut Ozil, Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski are set to miss the start of the season, after being given an extended break following their World Cup success.
The German internationals are not set to rejoin their Gunners team-mates until August 11, with Arsenal kicking-off their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace just five days later.
Arsene Wenger’s side also face Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 10.
Reports suggest Ozil, Mertesacker and Podolski may be set for additional sessions upon their return to training.
But the Frenchman says with just a few days to prepare for the Premier League curtain-raiser, the German trio are unlikely to be fit in time to be in contention for selection.
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