Arsenal stars feel the strain and share a joke as they train in Singapore ahead of their pre-season campaign
- Arsenal have been training in Singapore under hot and humid conditions
- They face a Singapore Select XI on Wednesday at the National Stadium
- Petr Cech, Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere were all present at the session
With a pre-season campaign starting in just a day's time, Arsenal's players have been putting the hard yards in to get up to match fitness.
But the players looked in jubilant spirits to be reunited in Singapore as they prepare to take on the country's Select XI on Wednesday at the National Stadium.
New signing Petr Cech linked up with his new team-mates, as English colleagues Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere looked sharp after injury-hampered campaigns last season.
Forward Theo Walcott takes part in a resistance running drill at the Singapore American School
Manager Arsene Wenger and his coaching staff chatted to his squad prior to the training session
A topless Olivier Giroud larks about in training, pointing at Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey
New signing Petr Cech did not seem too bothered by the hot and humid conditions, choosing long sleeves
Ramsey (third right) posted this picture onto Twitter of himself and team-mates in traditional dress
The Gunners are set to unveil their new away kit in Singapore at just after midday on Tuesday, in a live event involving fans from across Asia.
And speaking on Monday, manager Arsene Wenger spoke about the prospect of seeing new faces in his team's new kits next season.
'We are still open to do something else,' said Wenger, when asked if there would be more new arrivals.
He insisted Mesut Ozil was not for sale, despite speculation in Italy linking him with a move to Juventus.
(From left) Calum Chambers, Ramsey and Kieran Gibbs enjoy a run ahead of the Singapore Select XI match
Walcott and Santi Cazorla shared a joke as they got prepared to take to the training pitch
Fresh from scoring twice for England against Slovenia in mid-June, Jack Wilshere was back with Arsenal
'Ozil is our player, he will remain our player and he wants to remain our player,' said Wenger.
Although he did admit one of his goalkeepers might want to leave due to Cech's arrival.
'I am happy to keep the keepers but it's important they're happy,' added the Arsenal boss.
'We have four keepers. So something might happen.'
The manager also confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will miss the FA Community Shield and Arsenal’s first game of the Barclays Premier League against West Ham.
Sanchez is enjoying a well-earned holiday after a long season which ended with him converting the winning penalty in the Copa America final as Chile became champions of South America for the first time.
Walcott and Ramsey share a cold towel during the session after running in the Singaporean heat
Ramsey (left) and Giroud (right) work on their explosive strength with resistance forward jumps
Giroud pulled another funny face as he put his boots on, sitting in the shade before training
Stalwart defender Laurent Koscielny grinned for the camera as he sat next to Francis Coquelin
Wilshere concentrates as he carries the ball in a training match, backed up by Per Mertesacker
He will report for pre-season on the day after Arsenal meet Chelsea at Wembley and less than a week before the Premier League opener, another London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Wenger said: “He will be back on August 3 and usually it takes three weeks to be competitive.
'With Alexis it could be a little bit less. He will certainly miss the first game.
'He went into the Copa America a little bit jaded but when he had to turn up in the final he was there, always dangerous, always provoking opponents and the one with the guts to take the final penalty.
'He contributed to a historic achievement. It is something special they have done and he was a big part of it.'
33-year-old Cech joined Arsenal after spending 11 years at London rivals Chelsea
French right back Mathieu Debuchy is hoping to have a good pre-season to return fit for the new campaign
Wojciech Szczesny practiced his diving skills as he looks to challenge Cech for a place in the first XI
Young prospect Dan Crowley evades Frenchman Francis Coquelin in a training match
Arsenal fans came in their droves to cheer the team bus after its departure from Changi airport on Monday
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