Arsenal Faces Saliba Injury Setback With Key Update Before Man City Clash

‎Arsenal have reportedly received an update on William Saliba’s injury after they clash with Liverpool, indicating how long the defender is expected to be sidelined.

‎The France international was substituted just five minutes into the Gunners’ 1-0 loss to Liverpool after twisting his ankle in the warm-up. Initially starting the match, Saliba was forced off and replaced by Cristhian Mosquera.

‎“He twisted his ankle during the warm-up, and he came in and he said he believed that he could carry on and play but he strayed away in the first two actions,” Arteta said.

‎Asked if he was worried about Saliba’s injury, the Spaniard added, “I am because you cannot play a game of that stature. After you try, that means that there is something wrong.”

‎The centre-back went off with what appeared to be an ankle injury, and now isn’t expected to return for three to four weeks, according to L’Equipe.

‎France manager, Didier Deschamps recalled Benjamin Pavard to replace Saliba and is unlikely to bring the Arsenal defender back for the October internationals.

‎Mikel Arteta is now likely to be without Saliba for Arsenal’s Premier League clashes against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City later in the month.