Bukayo Saka Leads Arsenal Squad to Dubai Warm-Weather Training Camp Featuring Teen Prodigy

Arsenal Jets Off to Dubai for Crucial Training Camp Amid Title Push
(Images: Arsenal players depart for Dubai; Saka and White with teammates; 2024 training camp; Teen star Max Dowman; Newcastle defeat recovery)

Arsenal has embarked on a warm-weather training camp in Dubai, aiming to replicate last season’s transformative mid-season trip. In 2024, the Gunners won 16 of their next 18 games after returning from the UAE—a resurgence they desperately need to close a six-point gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Injured Stars Join Squad
Despite injuries, Bukayo Saka (set for March return) and Ben White (February comeback) traveled with the squad. Photos show White sharing laughs with Leandro Trossard at Stansted Airport, while Saka focused on recovery. Their presence signals optimism for a fitness boost ahead of key fixtures, including a showdown with Liverpool on May 10.

Youth Integration
Fifteen-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman and 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter were included in the traveling party. Dowman, a midfielder attracting Premier League interest, has trained with the first team to convince him to stay. Under-21s manager Mehmet Ali joined to ease the teens’ integration, though Dowman will continue schoolwork remotely.

Facilities and Lessons Learned
The team will train at Dubai’s NAS Sports Complex, the same venue as their 2024 turnaround. Mikel Arteta hopes to avoid a repeat of last year’s viral encounter with celebrity chef Salt Bae, who famously fed him a steak mid-bite.

Bouncing Back from Defeat
The trip follows a demoralizing 4-0 aggregate Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle. Jorginho, captured stern-faced boarding the plane, and peers now shift focus to league and Champions League ambitions. Arteta emphasized the camp’s role in “recovery” after a grueling schedule.

Key Upcoming Fixtures
Arsenal returns on February 15 to face Leicester City. With 13 league games left and a Champions League last-16 tie, Arteta’s men aim to channel Dubai’s restorative energy into silverware.

Images: Emirates training facilities; Saka boarding; Dowman studying; Newcastle defeat aftermath.

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