William Saliba
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
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Saliba is the rock in the Arsenal back line, and led them to another title challenge that came up short in the 2024/25 campaign. He started 35 league matches, being dropped for two different hamstring injuries and then a red card. The center-back is one of the best in the world and is an irreplaceable part of the starting XI. He's a major producer in every defensive category and has helped Arsenal to finish among the top two in clean sheets in each season since he joined. As long as he can stay healthy, Mikel Arteta will be fine pushing Saliba to 38 starts, which is more than you can say about other Arsenal defenders.
Available against Leeds United
Saliba (undisclosed) is back available for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "They are OK. Obviously they have been playing a lot of minutes, they've been carrying a few niggles and it was a really good opportunity for us to offload them a little bit and refresh them."
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Saliba completed specific training this week to optimize his condition ahead of Saturday's clash against Leeds United and ultimately missed Wednesday's Champions League clash against Kairat for that reason. There is no doubt the Frenchman will resume a starting role in central defense on Saturday, as he started 18 of his 19 Premier League appearances this season, contributing 20 tackles and 69 clearances to help the Gunners secure three shutouts.
Saliba completed specific training this week to optimize his condition ahead of Saturday's clash against Leeds United and ultimately missed Wednesday's Champions League clash against Kairat for that reason. There is no doubt the Frenchman will resume a starting role in central defense on Saturday, as he started 18 of his 19 Premier League appearances this season, contributing 20 tackles and 69 clearances to help the Gunners secure three shutouts.
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Out to face Kairat
Saliba is out for Wednesday's match against Kairat after he was absent from training Tuesday, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "No, [William is] not (available). It's a good opportunity now that we make a different kind of work with them to get them in the best possible condition for the weekend, hopefully."
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Records 90 minutes in Cup derby
Saliba (undisclosed) made four tackles (one won), two clearances and one block during Wednesday's EFL Cup win over Chelsea.
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Doubtful for Wednesday
Saliba is doubtful for Wednesday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
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Starting after injury
Saliba (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolves.
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Late fitness call
Saliba (undisclosed) didn't train on Thursday and will be a late call again for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "We have to wait and see. Yesterday we didn't train, so we have an extra day between this afternoon, let's see if he can be available or not. It remains the same. If you asked me for the Everton game, I think he will be fit; for tomorrow, I don't know."
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Real Madrid scouting him
Real Madrid have sent scouts to analyze Saliba, according to TBR Football.
ANALYSIS
Saliba appears to be the top defensive target for Real Madrid for the summer of 2026, and the club has sent scouts to observe the defender repeatedly over the last few months. Arsenal are willing to do everything in their power to prevent Saliba from leaving, but Real Madrid will do everything they can to get a deal done.
Saliba appears to be the top defensive target for Real Madrid for the summer of 2026, and the club has sent scouts to observe the defender repeatedly over the last few months. Arsenal are willing to do everything in their power to prevent Saliba from leaving, but Real Madrid will do everything they can to get a deal done.