APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Saliba 'not progressing as quick as hoped' in recovery from injury Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal defender William Saliba is not progressing as quickly as hoped in his recovery from injury and his pa...
Remains without timeline Saliba (back) has yet to begin work and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "He's not progressing as quickly as we hoped and it is a bit delicate...
Impact It's not the update Arsenal fans were hoping for, as Saliba seems likely to miss at least another week of matches, including the trip to Manchester City. He's been out the last four contests, two of them in which Arsenal dropped points and allowed multiple goals. Rob Holding is expected to remain in the starting XI while Saliba is out.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
William Saliba: Will Arsenal defender return from injury against Southampton? The latest on William Saliba’s back injury and whether or not Arsenal will risk him against Southampton in their Premier League clash on Fri...
APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Arteta gives Saliba update and reveals Moyes 'admiration' Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba is not available for Arsenal’s trip to West Ham on Sunday and faces a race to be fit for the...
APRIL 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ruled out Sunday Saliba (back) will not be in the squad against West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Mikel Arteta told reporters, "William is still not available. He's progressing well and we are hop...
Impact Based on the manager's timeline, Saliba should probably be considered doubtful, at best, to face Southampton on April 21. In his last five outings (all starts), the central defender notched one goal on two shots (one on target), 15 clearances and six tackles (five won). In the meantime, Rob Holding should continue to feature in the starting XI alongside Gabriel.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saliba misses out for Arsenal against Liverpool William Saliba remains out for Arsenal with a back injury after not being named in Mikel Arteta’s match day squad for Sunday’s Premier Leagu...
APRIL 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not available against Liverpool Saliba is not in the match day squad to face Liverpool on Sunday.
Impact Saliba misses out on his third straight match as he continues to recover from a back injury. Rob Holding and Gabriel partner in the center of Arsenal's back four in Saliba's absence.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fitness test for Sunday Saliba (back) might be able to get himself fit enough to be in contention for the clash against Liverpool this weekend. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Friday that "We have some...
Impact Saliba has missed Arsenal's last two games on either side of the international break due to a back injury he suffered in the Europa League defeat to Sporting CP on March 16, but there's a chance he could make it back into the squad to face Liverpool on Sunday. Rob Holding has been replacing him in the XI alongside Gabriel in central defense.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal set timeline for new Bukayo Saka and William Saliba contracts Arsenal hope to sign Bukayo Saka and William Saliba to new contracts before both players go on holiday at the end of the season.
APRIL 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rules William Saliba out of Leeds game but hopeful defender's season is not over Mikel Arteta on William Salibas injury: Back injuries are a bit tricky and how they evolve with the load that you put in certain areas; Gabr...
MARCH 31, 2023 • SKY.COM
Progressing in recovery Saliba (back) is progressing in his recovery but doesn't have a date to return, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "He still has some discomfort in his back. We are trying to manag...
Impact Arteta didn't give a ton of helpful information, though as he said, back injuries are tricky and hard to project if a player will be ready to play a full 90. For now, things don't look great for Saliba, who has dealt with the issue for two weeks and rested the entire international break. While he's out, Rob Holding is expected to remain at center-back next to Gabriel.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Leeds Saliba (back) is expected to miss Saturday's clash with Leeds due to a back injury. The Mirror reports.
Impact Saliba is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Leeds after missing international matches due to a back injury. The central defender has been a nailed-on starter of late before picking up the injury during a loss against Sporting in the Europa League. Rob Holding would be in line for another start with Saliba on the sideline.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Missing internationals with injury Saliba (back) has withdrawn from the French National Team for this upcoming international window due to injury.
Impact Saliba picked up a back injury in the first half of Thursday's Europa League defeat against Sporting CP and he's now been ruled out through this international window, with Axel Disasi called up to replace him in the French squad. Saliba will hope to be able to recover by the time the club season resumes with a Premier League clash against Leeds United on April 1.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Arteta provides William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu injury updates Mikel Arteta provides William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu injury updates.
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out against Palace Saliba (undisclosed) is not in Arsenal's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace.
Impact Saliba is not available Sunday after picking up an injury in the mid-week Europa Leauge defeat to Sporting CP. Rob Holding replaces him alongside Gabriel in central defense, while Saliba's next opportunity to return will be after the international break against Leeds United in April.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal sweating on William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu injuries Mikel Arteta admits he’s unsure about the severity of the injuries sustained by William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu in Arsenal’s Europa Lea...
MARCH 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Arsenal sweating on William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu injuries Mikel Arteta admits he’s unsure about the severity of the injuries sustained by William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu in Arsenal’s Europa Lea...
MARCH 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Injured in UEL Saliba was forced off early in Thursday's UEL match against Sporting CP. According to manager Mikel Arteta, "he had some discomfort and could not carry on, so we had to take him of...
Impact Saliba only made it 21 minutes Thursday which is not great for his status Sunday against Crystal Palace. Throw in an upcoming international break and it seems certain that Saliba will be out Sunday with Rob Holding possibly next in line to start next to Gabriel.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Saliba made seven clearances, two blocks and an interception in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Fulham. He also won three of four tackles in the match.
Impact Saliba kept his 11th clean sheet of the season on Sunday, as well as his third in the last four Premier League games. He's formed a formidable center-back pairing with Gabriel for Arsenal.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
William Saliba provides update on Arsenal contract talks William Saliba remains in talks with Arsenal over a new contract, and has insisted he is ‘so happy’ at the club.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Saliba 'so happy' at Arsenal amid contract talks William Saliba has said he is “so happy” at Arsenal and that talks are continuing over extending his contract at the club. Saliba, 21, signe...
JANUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Starting Monday Saliba is in the starting XI for Sunday's match with West Ham.
Impact Saliba returned from the World Cup and is back in the starting XI for the first match back in the Premier League. The defender has been a nailed-on starter since joining Arsenal and saw limited playing time with France, making him well-rested for the second half of the Premier League.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saliba to return to Arsenal training on Friday after World Cup exploits Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba will return to Arsenal training on Friday ahead of their Boxing Day fixture against West Ham...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Returning to squad Friday Saliba is expected to return to the Arsenal squad Friday, manager Mikel Arteta told reporters.
Impact Saliba is expected to return to the Arsenal squad Friday after a disappointing loss in the World Cup final. The defender could be a doubt for a Monday clash with West Ham depending on his fitness, but when fit Saliba is a consistent part of the Arsenal back line, making 14 starts before the World Cup break.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Griezmann helping France teammates shine at World Cup
Antoine Griezmann is relishing his new role helping others at the World Cup rather than worrying about scoring for FranceDECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
