Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal’s training methods, insisting that his players must maintain the highest standards despite concerns over injuries sustained by key players during training. The Gunners manager believes their demanding approach is necessary to compete at the highest level and challenge for major honours.Arsenal remain one of Europe’s leading clubs, and Arteta expects his players to perform against strong opponents both domestically and across the continent. The Premier League is also one of the most physically demanding competitions in football, requiring players to maintain high levels of intensity throughout the season.Arteta defends Arsenal’s training intensityAs Arsenal prepare to face Lille, Arteta was questioned about training intensity following ankle injuries to Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi. The incidents have raised questions about the demands placed on the squad, but the manager insists that standards must remain high.Arteta expects every player to demonstrate the right attitude and commitment during training. He believes a competitive environment is essential to preparing the team for matches and says poor attitudes should be challenged rather than accepted.(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Gunners maintain their competitive cultureSpeaking via Hayters, Arteta explained why he believes his demanding approach reflects the culture he has established at Arsenal.“If you have some really bad faces and terrible attitude, you will be questioned. It’s not to the standard.“I prefer it happens in this manner. Again, it’s not ideal, but that’s the culture that we have.“When we are out there, we train and we train to the highest standards, demands, and we compete to win.“That’s the consequence of the team that we are.”Arteta remains committed to maintaining those standards as Arsenal pursue their objectives. Although injuries are a concern, he believes intensity and competition during training are central to preparing his players for the challenges ahead._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest News“It’s not ideal, but” Arteta defends Arsenal’s training following injuries13 October 2026, 9:00Gyökeres Keeps Scoring, So Why Won’t Arteta Trust Him? – Opinion12 October 2026, 22:45Former Gunner wants Arteta to give more rest to key Arsenal man12 October 2026, 21:30The post “It’s not ideal, but” Arteta defends Arsenal’s training following injuries appeared first on Just Arsenal News.