William Saliba’s absence from Arsenal’s matchday squad against Hull City this afternoon has raised questions, particularly after the Frenchman appeared to be closing in on his long-awaited return. The 25-year-old has yet to feature competitively this season following the back…
William Saliba was left out of Arsenal's matchday squad to face Hull City on November 7, 2026, despite recently returning to fitness. The 25-year-old French defender has not featured competitively this season due to a back injury sustained at the World Cup, although he returned to training last week and made the bench in Arsenal's Champions League win against Slavia Prague.
Manager Mikel Arteta selected Ezri Konsa alongside Gabriel in central defence after Konsa recovered from a knee concern. Saliba has also been omitted from France's squad for upcoming matches against Italy and Turkey, allowing him to focus on rehabilitation with Arsenal during the international break.
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