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William Saliba's Return Gives Mikel Arteta Selection Headache at Arsenal
The France defender has resumed full training after a back injury, giving Arsenal a possible defensive boost before its Champions League trip.
- William Saliba has returned to full training with Arsenal, pushing for inclusion in the squad for Wednesday's Champions League match against Slavia Praha.
- The 25-year-old defender has been sidelined since July 14, missing the season start due to a back injury sustained during the World Cup.
- Saliba has 'absolutely smashed' his recovery targets, while summer signing Ezri Konsa, defender, has impressed as a replacement, helping Arsenal keep four consecutive Premier League clean sheets.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains cautious regarding Saliba's reintegration, though the team will hold an open training session on Tuesday to provide official clarity on squad availability.
- Following the trip to Prague, the Gunners prepare to host Hull at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as Arteta balances squad fitness across the schedule.
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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.
·Paris, France
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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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Saliba back in training with Arsenal after being out injured since the World Cup
LONDON (AP) — William Saliba has returned to full training at Arsenal, 3 1/2 months after his last game — in the World Cup semifinals for France.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right6Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
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C 42%
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