Arteta acknowledges void left by Saliba as Arsenal lose again in pre-season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Arsenal fell 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund on August 10 during a pre-season match at the Emirates. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed concern over the absence of defender William Saliba, who is sidelined with a back injury, and noted the team has conceded three goals in consecutive games. Arteta indicated that Saliba's recovery timeline is uncertain, with the player currently on rest mode. Arsenal may explore signing a center-back amid the injury struggles, but Arteta emphasized focusing on the development of current players.
- •Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund on August 10.
- •William Saliba is out with a back injury.
- •Arsenal has conceded three goals in back-to-back matches.
- •Arteta is unsure when Saliba will return to action.
- •Arsenal is reportedly considering signing a center-back.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta admits Saliba’s injury leaves massive void as Arsenal ship three again in shaky pre-season
"Mikel Arteta has conceded that William Saliba is a massive loss for Arsenal following the defender's absence during an unconvincing pre-season.ThePremier League champions lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund...
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