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A defensive heavyweight returns! Arsenal welcome William Saliba back as Arteta gets timely injury boost
- On Tuesday, Arsenal's French international centre-back William Saliba returned to training with the Premier League champions at London Colney for the first time this season following a lengthy absence.
- Saliba sustained a back injury during the World Cup in July and remains unlikely to play against Slavia Prague or join France for upcoming Nations League matches.
- Joining from Aston Villa in a £55m deal, Ezri Konsa has bolstered Arsenal's defence; Arteta described the former Villa man's adaptation as "unbelievable" when speaking to BBC Sport.
- Arteta now faces a tactical dilemma regarding whether to disrupt the established defensive partnership or incorporate both Konsa and Saliba into his starting eleven.
- With competition from Jurrien Timber and Ben White for flank positions, Arsenal's squad depth ensures they remain well-equipped to compete across the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup.
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The Independent (US)Mikel Arteta confirms huge William Saliba injury boost for Arsenal
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
·London, United Kingdom
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The tricolor international defender could make his return to the competition against Slavia Prague on Wednesday, in C1. Good news for Mikel Arteta... and Zinédine Zidane.
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Saliba returns, but Konsa has impressed in his absence. Arteta now has to decide on the best defensive line-up for Arsenal.
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