Injury
Champions League
Something is happening with Saliba and Arsenal
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Saliba absent from Arsenal's team photo due to a medical appointment; French defender has not yet played this season.
William Saliba missed Arsenal's official 2026-27 squad photo yesterday, with the club citing a medical appointment. The French centre-back, 25, has not featured for Arsenal this season after joining France for the World Cup while carrying back issues. He lasted until the 28th minute of the semi-final against Spain before being withdrawn. Fans are speculating about the nature of his absence and whether a deeper issue exists between player and club.
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UK timesReported4 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by Evening Standard, 12 Oct.
- Mundo Deportivo
- Evening Standard
- talkSPORT
- Something is happening with Saliba and ArsenalMundo DeportivoThis article
- Why isn't William Saliba in Arsenal's 2026/27 team photo?Evening Standard
- William Saliba absent from Arsenal squad photo as reason giventalkSPORT
- Arsenal boost as William Saliba steps up injury return and new timeline emergesEvening Standard
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