Arsenal injury update on William Saliba & more during international break

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Published at :September 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Modified at :September 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Real Madrid keeping tabs on Arsenal centre-back William Saliba

The centre-back has been omitted from the France squad.

Arsenal’s Premier League season has gotten off to a terrible start. In addition to having a bad run of games, the Gunners have also suffered some injuries.

William Saliba’s hobbling departure during the first few minutes of Sunday’s loss to Liverpool was the most recent setback. He has consequently been excluded from overseas duties.

Statement from the France team

The French national team released the following statement:

“After a discussion with Franck Le Gall, the French team doctor, Didier Deschamps confirmed the unavailability of William Saliba. The national coach has decided to call up Benjamin Pavard as a reinforcement.

“William Saliba, who started for Arsenal against Liverpool on Sunday, was forced off in the fifth minute. He will not be able to honour his call-up for the first training camp of the season. He is suffering from a sprained left ankle.”

More Arsenal injury news

Bukayo Saka Arsenal Premier League — Bukayo Saka will be one of the big misses for the Gunners (Photo via Getty Images)

Another recent injury setback for Arsenal has been Bukayo Saka. The England winger is expected to return in October after suffering a hamstring injury against Leeds.

Saka will join offensive teammate, Kai Havertz, a German forward, on the sidelines. Due to an injury Havertz sustained on the first day of the season, the former Chelsea player has already had surgery.

Mikel Arteta, however, is optimistic that his layoff won’t last for too long. Ben White, Christian Norgaard, and Martin Odegaard are the only injury boosts. The captain of Arsenal made a late appearance against Liverpool after being named on the bench. Following the international break, Norgaard and White are anticipated to return.

Due to a severe knee injury, longtime absentee Gabriel Jesus has not been able to play since January and is not anticipated to return anytime soon. The Brazilian has not been included in Arsenal’s roster for the Champions League’s league phase, the club have revealed.

Which injury has Saliba suffered?

He has suffered an ankle injury.

How long does it take to recover from a sprained ankle?

Ankle sprain recovery time varies based on severity. Minor sprains heal in 2-4 weeks, moderate sprains (partial ligament tears) in 3-6 weeks, and severe sprains (complete ligament tears) potentially take several months to heal.

When will Saliba return?

His return has not been revealed yet.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.