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William Saliba could now make his Arsenal return sooner than expected

If you’d told Arsenal fans at the start of the season they would be without William Saliba for the first three months, they wouldn’t have…

By James Lloyd · Arsenal Insider

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 10:15 AM

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William Saliba could return ahead of schedule for Arsenal against Slavia Prague or Hull City.
The French defender returned to first-team training after missing the start of the season with a back injury.
Ezri Konsa has deputized in central defense, helping Arsenal sit three points clear atop the Premier League.

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Arsenal defender William Saliba could return sooner than expected after recovering ahead of schedule from a back injury. According to Hand of Arsenal, the French center-back returned to first-team training and is in contention for Wednesday's Champions League match against Slavia Prague or the upcoming fixture against Hull City.

Saliba has not played yet this season following an injury suffered after the World Cup. Writer James Lloyd notes that summer signing Ezri Konsa has performed impressively in his absence, giving manager Mikel Arteta strong defensive options and selection decisions moving forward.

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