William Saliba & Arsenal injury update ahead of Brentford clash in Premier League Gameweek 14
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The Gunners have both their first-choice centre-backs injured.
For the second time in 162 Premier League games, Arsenal’s starting lineup was devoid of either Gabriel Magalhães or William Saliba due to the Frenchman’s injury sustained before the game against Chelsea.
William Saliba, Arsenal’s star centre-back, was missing from the team sheets, which surprised everyone because Gabriel was already out till the end of December due to a thigh injury.
William Saliba injury update
In their absence, Arteta decided to deploy youngster Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapié at the back. However, after the game, Arteta allayed any injury fears about Saliba’s absence and said:
“He was uncomfortable yesterday, so we need to explore a little bit more what happened. I don’t think it’s something major, but enough not to be involved in the game”.
Since becoming teammates, Gabriel and William Saliba had only been absent from the Premier League once, during a 2-1 victory at Southampton on the last day of the previous campaign.
Arteta has a rigorous schedule ahead of him, so Saliba’s knock doesn’t come at the best time.
Concerns about injuries go beyond Saliba. Gabriel Magalhães, Arsenal’s leader at the back, is still recovering from a thigh injury he sustained during a friendly match against Senegal in November while playing for Brazil.
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Leandro Trossard, who hobbled out during a 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich due to a muscle problem, was the most recent significant addition to Arsenal’s injury list before Saliba.
Kai Havertz, who hasn’t played since having surgery on a knee injury he suffered against Manchester United on the first weekend of the season, is the only long-term absentee for Arsenal who hasn’t returned yet. While Gabriel is set to be out until the end of December.
How long will William Saliba be out?
Arteta has not confirm his return timeline.
What injury has Gabriel Magalhães suffered?
He has sustained a thigh injury.
How long will Gabriel be out?
He is out until the end of December.
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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.