Leah Williamson misses Arsenal training camp in Germany due to knee injury
Arsenal captain Kim Little, midfielder Lia Walti and forward Jessie Gale will also remain in London.
Ready for Germany 🇩🇪
Our travelling squad for this summer's pre-season trip to adidas HQ 👇
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) August 13, 2025
Little and Gale are both carrying knocks, while Walti is building back to fitness following a minor procedure earlier this month.
Canada international Olivia Smith, who became the first £1million player in the women's game when she joined the Gunners in July, is also among the party travelling to Adidas HQ on Wednesday.
Joining her is Michelle Agyemang, the 19-year-old forward who spent last season on loan to Brighton.
Agyemang was named UEFA's Women's Euro 2025 Young Player of the Tournament after a standout two-goal performance at the championship.
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