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His absence is costing the Gunners dearly. In the round of 16 second leg of the Europa League, William Saliba was forced to give up his place at the start of the game. Touched on the back, the central defender had to forfeit the gathering of the French team and has not appeared since with Arsenal, helplessly assisting in the draws conceded against Liverpool and West Ham. As Mikel Arteta’s men tackle a crucial week in the Premier League title race, William Saliba is still not recovered.
Towards the end of the season for Saliba?
In a press conference, the Spanish coach indicated that the French should not be able to play this Friday against Southampton: “I don’t know, it’s a little early to say if he will play again this season. Next week we will probably have more certainty. There is some evolution, he is doing more activity but he is not yet ready to start on the pitch at the level required to compete in this league.. A very bad omen for Arsenal, as the Gunners face Manchester City this Wednesday in a clash at the top of the Premier League.
To sum up
Mikel Arteta gave news of William Saliba at a press conference. The French international has missed Arsenal’s last games after injuring his back and is unlikely to be back this weekend against Southampton.
