3 winners and 2 losers as William Saliba returns from his Arsenal injury

William Saliba has returned to Arsenal's matchday squad following a 115-day absence due to a back injury sustained at the World Cup. After traveling with the team for a Champions League match in Prague, the 25-year-old defender is now available for selection ahead of Arsenal's upcoming fixture against Hull City. Writer Ben Gray analyzes how Saliba's recovery impacts Mikel Arteta's squad.

Gray identifies Mikel Arteta and his medical department, defender Gabriel, and midfielder Bruno Guimarães as winners following Saliba's return. Conversely, the writer designates defenders Ezri Konsa and Cristhian Mosquera as losers, arguing that Saliba's comeback will increase competition and push both players further down the defensive pecking order.