🎧 118 | Let's Get Physical - Preseason, Injuries & Teenage Development

Tabs is joined by Dr. Andrew Mitchell, a British academic specialising in Sports science & Biomechanics as well as being a lifelong Arsenal fan, to go deep on the science behind Arsenal’s physical preparations. From pre-season prep to managing young players’ bodies, plus injuries, Eze, Champions League draw and a look ahead to Liverpool — this one’s packed.We cover:What pre-season really builds (power, endurance, mobility, strength)Arsenal’s injury list: Havertz, Saka, Ødegaard, Ben White & JesusHamstrings, ACLs & why fixture congestion makes recovery harderHow to protect teenagers like Nwaneri & Dowman in men’s footballA word on Eze rumours, refereeing standards & VAR frustrationLiverpool away preview — can Arsenal finally win at Anfield?Plus, a shout for the Mitch's Ian Wright statue campaign! Here's the linkhttps://www.change.org/p/honour-arsenal-legend-ian-wright-with-a-statue-at-emirates-stadiumCOME ON YOU GUNNERS!@ The Grove Everyone is Welcome!Dr Mitchell on the Socials:X / Threads: @NegativoArsenal BlueSky: @arsenal-phd.bsky.social‬Find us on Bluesky, Threads, TikTok and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate us and subscribe on your podcast app. It means a great deal to us and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Arsenal, Gunners, COYG, Gooners, AFC--Arsenal podcastTransfersPremier League podcastArsenal fan commentaryEzeArsenal transfer newsArsenal squad depthArsenal match reactionBest football podcastsPremier League fan podcastTactical football analysisFootball podcast UKWeekly football roundupArsenal matchday podcastSpotify football podcastApple Podcasts Arsenal showDowmanIan Wright