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When pre-season arrives, we often hope that everyone stays fit and injury free, but unfortunately, that isn't how things always play out.

Mikel Arteta already has to work around a few knocks picked up by some of his players, who include Ben White, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu. However, the latest concern surrounds Emile Smith Rowe, who is set to miss tonight's game against Orlando City.

According to his boss, the 21-year-old has a "muscular niggle" and has been absent from the last couple of training sessions. As several fans on social media pointed it out, this is becoming a slight concern when considering that Smith Rowe has struggled for fitness quite often in recent times.

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It is something that the player himself is admittedly frustrated by, but he remains determined to overcome the challenges and return as soon as possible. "I have been quite unfortunate with injuries and stuff," he said at Arsenal's away kit launch party. "It’s just (about) trying to overcome that now and trying to stay as fit as possible. Hopefully I can get back fit soon."

Although it will of course be great to have Smith Rowe back and available, it doesn't change the fact that his quality can be missed when he's out of the team. The England