Djourou: Why I enjoyed Asia tour
Johan Djourou says that Arsenal's tour of Asia this pre-season was a different experience for the team than the usual trip to Austria.
The Swiss defender says he enjoyed doing something new, and feels it has been beneficial for team spirit.
He explained: "It brought the players closer together and that is good. On the pitch, the players will be closer.
"The mood is great and you can see that with the players. It was massively different to Austria. For us, it was great to see something different.
"Austria is more settled and we know that we are going to the hotel, training and that is it. We did more in Asia with the team so it was great."
The 24-year-old also insists that speculation over the futures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri has not affected the rest of the players in a negative way.
He added: "For us players, it is just about focusing on the team and being ready for the season. We know that every summer, you are going to have a big story about players leaving and coming in.
"Of course we do not want our best players to leave but if they have to go, they will go and I am sure the manager will replace who will go.
"For us players, it is more about concentrating on ourselves and the team."
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Austria is more settled and we know that we are going to the hotel, training and that is it. We did more in Asia with the team so it was great
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