Arsenal has made the decision to dismiss head doctor, Zafar Iqbal, and they are also poised to lose Under-21s head coach, Max Porter.
The Gunners reportedly parted ways with Iqbal shortly after their defeat in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
This decision followed a season plagued by numerous injuries to key players.
It remains uncertain whether the time spent with Acedo influenced the choice to let go of Iqbal.
When Arsenal received the Premier League trophy at Selhurst Park, Dr. Iqbal was seen celebrating alongside the players on the pitch. Just a few weeks later, he has been relieved of his responsibilities.
This represents a significant change for the Gunners, even with several months remaining before the new season begins. Additionally, they are set to lose Porter, the Under-21s coach, who has also contributed to the first team.
He is expected to join Stoke City after nine years of service in north London across various roles. He has been in the capital since July 2017, starting as an Under-9s football coach, and subsequently working with the Under-13s, Under-17s, and Under-19s, before becoming the Under-21s assistant coach in July.
Porter was appointed as the manager of the Under-21s last summer, following Mehmet Ali’s appointment as assistant first team coach at Brentford under Keith Andrews. Porter will join Stoke in a similar role.
He will arrive at the Championship club as part of Mark Robins’ backroom staff. Porter is highly regarded in north London, having also been involved with the first team setup.
He will need all of his experience and more to achieve success at Stoke. The Potters had a disappointing Championship season last year, finishing in 17th place.
Arsenal came very close to achieving a Premier League and Champions League double-winning season, but it now seems that the club is preparing for some personnel changes.
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