William Saliba returns to Arsenal training ahead of Champions League clash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
William Saliba has returned to first-team training for Arsenal prior to their Champions League match against Slavia Prague. Saliba's return, after a lengthy rehabilitation from a back injury, provides a boost for manager Mikel Arteta, who now faces a selection dilemma in defense. Ezri Konsa, a summer signing, has performed well in Saliba's absence, forming a strong partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes. Saliba and Gabriel were pivotal to Arsenal's success last season, which included winning the Premier League title. The return of Saliba allows Arteta to reassess his defensive options as Arsenal prepares for a busy schedule ahead.
- •Saliba missed the start of the season due to a back injury.
- •Konsa has been a key player for Arsenal during Saliba's absence.
- •Arsenal has the league's tightest defense, conceding just five goals.
- •Saliba's partnership with Gabriel was crucial in last season's Premier League win.
- •Arsenal's upcoming schedule includes a match against Slavia Prague.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — A defensive heavyweight returns! Arsenal welcome William Saliba back as Arteta gets timely injury boost
- 3:07 PMBBC Football — Saliba's back for Arsenal - how does Arteta solve his defensive dilemma?
"Arsenal have received a massive boost ahead of the festive period with the news that William Saliba has officially returned to first-team training. The French international, who has been sidelined since the World Cup, is now back in the fold as the Gunners look to maintain their position at the summit of the Premier League table.
"William Saliba returning to first-team training before Arsenal's game with Slavia Prague in the Champions League is a huge boost for the club but now presents Mikel Arteta with a selection headache.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 4:02 PMA defensive heavyweight returns! Arsenal welcome William Saliba back as Arteta gets timely injury boost
Arsenal have received a massive boost ahead of the festive period with the news that William Saliba has officially returned to first-team training. The French international, who has been sidelined since the World Cup, is now back in the fold as the Gunners look to maintain their position at the summit of the Premier League table.
- BBC FootballNov 3, 2026, 3:07 PMSaliba's back for Arsenal - how does Arteta solve his defensive dilemma?
William Saliba returning to first-team training before Arsenal's game with Slavia Prague in the Champions League is a huge boost for the club but now presents Mikel Arteta with a selection headache.
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