William Saliba steps-up Arsenal recovery as potential return date revealed

Arsenal defender William Saliba has returned to running outdoors and training on grass as he targets a return to action in early November, according to a report by Hugo Delom of L'Équipe. The 25-year-old center-back has been sidelined after exacerbating a back injury during France's World Cup semi-final against Spain on July 14, 2026.

Following medical evaluations, Arsenal and Saliba chose conservative treatment over surgery to resolve the issue long-term. With the Gunners facing a busy November schedule across the Premier League and Champions League, writer Ben Gray suggests the European away match against Slavia Prague could potentially offer an opportunity to ease the defender back onto the pitch.