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William Saliba returns to Arsenal training ahead of Slavia Prague clash

The France centre-back, out since July with a back injury, trained fully this week for the first time since the World Cup.

newest coverage 4d agosummary written 5d ago53 pieces231 likes & upvotes6 comments NewswiresBlueskyGoogle NewsMastodon

What to know

  • Saliba has not played since limping off in France's World Cup semi-final against Spain in July; surgery was ruled out in favour of extended rest.
  • He returned to full first-team training on Monday and Tuesday this week ahead of Arsenal's Champions League trip to Slavia Prague.
  • His inclusion in the travelling squad for Wednesday's match is uncertain, with Arsenal described as cautious about rushing him back.
  • Ezri Konsa, signed in the summer to cover for Saliba, has excelled alongside Gabriel, with Arsenal recording four straight Premier League clean sheets including a win at Anfield.

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William Saliba returns to Arsenal training ahead of Slavia Prague clash
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Nov 3Nov 4Nov 5Nov 6yesterdaynow · 12:09 PM ET
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    Arsenal face Slavia Prague with Saliba's involvement unclear — Arsenal travel to Prague for Wednesday's Champions League match; it remains unclear whether Saliba will be included in the travelling squad given the club's cautious approach to his return.

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    Multiple outlets confirm Saliba's return as injury boost for Arteta

    Yahoo Sports and other outlets reported Saliba's training return as a major boost for Mikel Arteta's side ahead of the Champions League fixture, while cautioning he may not be risked immediately.

    1. 9 outlets William Saliba's return gives Mikel Arteta selection headache at Arsenal

      first by BBC, 5d ago · also Yahoo Sports, BBC Football, BBC Sport, The Guardian Football, Guardian Sport, The Guardian +2

      5 more headlines
    2. 4 outlets Saliba returns to Arsenal training as Arteta is handed major boost

      first by London Evening Standard, 5d ago · also Evening Standard, Yahoo Sports, The Independent

      6 more headlines
    • nowarsenal.bsky.social

      Look who’s been reunited… 🥹 William Saliba has travelled with the Arsenal squad to face Slavia Prague on Wednesday.

      nowarsenal.bsky.socialBluesky5d ago53▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • prasshant.bsky.social

      When Calafiori saw that Saliba is back in Arsenal training. (Or I would like to think that) 😂🔴⚪

      prasshant.bsky.socialBluesky5d ago22▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Saliba trains again as Arsenal squad opens session to media — Saliba was involved without issues in a second full session on Tuesday morning, with Arsenal training in front of the press before flying to Prague.

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    Saliba returns to Arsenal first-team training

    Saliba took part in first-team training on Monday for the first time since his injury, breaking news first circulated on social media before being confirmed by Arsenal.

    “🚨BREAKING: William Saliba has returned to first team training for Arsenal.”
    — @nowarsenal.bsky.social

    1. 7 outlets first by Channel News Asia, 5d ago · also BBC, Evening Standard, Yahoo Sports, The Independent, ESPN Soccer, London Evening Standard · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets first by The Times, 5d ago · also Yahoo Sports · read ↗

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    • nowarsenal.bsky.social

      🚨BREAKING: William Saliba has returned to first team training for Arsenal.

      nowarsenal.bsky.socialBluesky5d ago155▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Saliba injures back in World Cup semi-final vs Spain — Saliba limped off after half an hour of France's World Cup semi-final against Spain and has not played since; specialists ruled out surgery but recommended extended rest.

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