Arsenal will not object if France call up William Saliba, says Mikel Arteta. The defender has recovered from a back injury but has yet to play this season.
News about William Saliba
Gabriel Magalhaes has played seven full matches in 26 days, with concerns over his workload following criticism of Mikel Arteta's handling of Declan Rice.
Gary Lineker believes Ezri Konsa may prevent William Saliba from returning to Arsenal's starting XI after injury. The defender, signed from Aston Villa for £55 million, has impressed with his performances.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the simultaneous availability of William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Ezri Konsa is an opportunity for squad rotation.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set to face a significant selection dilemma in defence as William Saliba returns to full training. This situation has sparked envy among top clubs across Europe.
William Saliba has returned to training on the pitch with Arsenal. The French defender continues his recovery from injury and is gradually approaching a return to action.
The final results of the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or voting have been revealed, with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice finishing in 15th place, garnering more votes than his teammates. The 27-year-old has established himself as an undeniable leader for both the Premier League champions and the England national team, which clinched bronze medals at the World Cup.
Arsenal are set to travel to the north-west of England by plane ahead of their EFL Cup fourth-round clash against League Two side Fleetwood Town. Mikel Arteta's team will face their opponents on Tuesday at 20:00, hoping to avoid an upset and advance to the next stage of the tournament.
Arsenal's annual team photo for the 2026/27 season has surprisingly sparked a backlash among fans due to the absence of crucial centre-back William Saliba.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about a double injury blow for the team ahead of their Champions League group stage match against French side Lille.









