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Verri, M. (2026, November 3). Mikel Arteta confirms major Arsenal injury boost in new William Saliba update. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-injury-news-arteta-saliba-b1303465.html
Verri, Matt. “Mikel Arteta confirms major Arsenal injury boost in new William Saliba update.” Evening Standard, 3 Nov. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-injury-news-arteta-saliba-b1303465.html.
Verri, Matt. “Mikel Arteta confirms major Arsenal injury boost in new William Saliba update.” Evening Standard, November 3, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-injury-news-arteta-saliba-b1303465.html.
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William Saliba, Arsenal's top defender, returned to full training on November 3 after recovering from a back injury that sidelined him since the World Cup semi-final against Spain. The injury did not require surgery but necessitated an extended period of rest and rehabilitation. Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, confirmed Saliba is now ready for action and emphasized he expects the defender to be available for full playing time.
Saliba has missed the entire season so far, but Ezri Konsa, signed from Aston Villa in July for £55m, has seamlessly filled his role. The team remains at the top of the Premier League table despite Saliba's absence. Ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League match against Slavia Prague on November 4, Arteta indicated he would make a decision on whether to include Saliba based on his readiness and fitness.
Fans are eagerly anticipating Saliba's return as he was instrumental in Arsenal winning last season’s Premier League title alongside Gabriel. However, despite being back in training, it remains unclear if he will start against Slavia Prague or receive playing time off the bench.
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