Defender Saliba hasn’t played for Arsenal this season due to a back injury but was spotted in training on Tuesday and Arteta says he is fit once more…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that defender William Saliba is fit and ready to return to the squad ahead of their Champions League match against Slavia Prague. The 25-year-old center-back has been sidelined all season after suffering a back injury during the World Cup, but he returned to first-team training on Tuesday.
Arteta revealed that Saliba successfully played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly without any setbacks and is ready for full competitive action. Saliba's return creates competition in central defense alongside summer signing Ezri Konsa and Gabriel, with Arteta noting Konsa's versatility to play as a fullback if needed.
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