William Saliba receives green light to return to training with match involvement

Arsenal defender William Saliba has received medical clearance to take part in a friendly match scheduled for next week at the Sobha training ground.

According to journalist Steve Kay, the Frenchman is ready to take the next step towards a return following a back injury he sustained during the World Cup.

Saliba on the brink of a return

The defender has been sidelined for some time due to his back issue, but the medical team has now permitted him to play in the organised friendly.

This match will be a crucial phase in Saliba's recovery process, allowing both him and the coaching staff to gauge his readiness to return to full training.