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Arsenal have abruptly sacked their head of sports medicine, Dr. Zafar Iqbal. He was informed of the decision by chief executive Richard Garlick. The sudden termination came as a major shock to both Dr. Iqbal and the rest of the club’s medical staff.

Arsenal suffered through 26 separate injury cases during their recent title-winning campaign, which resulted in the club commissioning an independent injury review from a physiotherapist closely associated with Mikel Arteta.

The dismissal occurred abruptly just days after the Champions League final and weeks after the club’s trophy parade, despite Dr. Iqbal actively participating in the recent title celebrations.

Breaking🚨: Jurrien Timber has officially withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from the groin injury that has sidelined him for Arsenal in recent months. The defender’s recovery has not progressed in time for the tournament, bringing a disappointing end to his hopes of representing his country this summer. Get well soon JT❤️

England Vice Captain. WC Ready ✨