Arsenal lose head doctor and Under-21s coach

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Arsenal lose head doctor and Under-21s coach

Arsenal dismissed head doctor Zafar Iqbal following a season plagued by injuries and a Champions League final defeat to PSG. Additionally, Under-21s head coach Max Porter is leaving after nine years to join Stoke City as part of Mark Robins' backroom staff. Porter, who held various roles at the club, will aim to improve Stoke's fortunes after a 17th-place finish in the Championship.

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