Arsenal’s medical & performance overhaul: Arrivals, exits & the man behind it
Written by
Simon Austin
August 5, 2026
They say never change a winning team, but champions Arsenal go into the new season having completely overhauled their performance and medical staff.
Out have gone Head of Sports Science and Performance Tom Allen, Head of Sports Medicine and Performance Dr Zafar Iqbal and Lead Performance Coach Sam Wilson.
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