Why William Saliba is not in Arsenal squad against Hull despite injury return

The centre-back was in the matchday squad in midweek but a no-show against Hull…

By Matt Verri · Standard

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:49 PM

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William Saliba missed Arsenal's clash against Hull to gain match fitness with the Under-21 side.
Mikel Arteta confirmed Saliba did not suffer a setback after returning to the squad in midweek.
Saliba has not played competitively this season due to a serious back injury suffered in July.

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William Saliba was left out of Arsenal's matchday squad against Hull to build up fitness with the Under-21s. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the defender has not suffered an injury setback and is instead scheduled to feature for Arsenal's youth side against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Saliba has been sidelined this season due to a serious back injury sustained at the World Cup. After making the bench against Slavia Prague in midweek, the French centre-back will remain with Arsenal over the international break following Zinedine Zidane's decision not to call him up for France.

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Why William Saliba is not in Arsenal squad against Hull despite injury return

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