William Saliba
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
GTD
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 9/13/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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.
Suffers ankle injury
Saliba has twisted his ankle during the warmups of Sunday's 1-0 loss against Liverpool and will miss the international break with France to recover, coach Mikel Arteta confirmed the issue in a press conference. "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 straight away in the first two actions. I could see that he couldn't cope, and we had to get him out unfortunately. But thank God we had Mosquera, which we put in for the first time in the Premier League. His debut, not expecting it at Anfield, and I think he was really, really good. I am [worried] because you cannot play a game of that stature. After you tried [to], that means that there is something wrong."
ANALYSIS
Saliba was forced off early in Sunday's clash against the Reds after attempting to play despite suffering an ankle twist during the warmup. The injury appears serious since he wanted to try to play but ultimately could not continue. The center-back will miss international duty with France as he has already been replaced by Benjamin Pavard in the squad and will hope to use the break to rest and recover before the Gunners' next fixture against Nottingham Forest on Sept. 13. That said, if he has to miss additional time, Cristhian Mosquera will likely replace him in the backline until he returns fit.
Saliba was forced off early in Sunday's clash against the Reds after attempting to play despite suffering an ankle twist during the warmup. The injury appears serious since he wanted to try to play but ultimately could not continue. The center-back will miss international duty with France as he has already been replaced by Benjamin Pavard in the squad and will hope to use the break to rest and recover before the Gunners' next fixture against Nottingham Forest on Sept. 13. That said, if he has to miss additional time, Cristhian Mosquera will likely replace him in the backline until he returns fit.
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Injured during warmups
Saliba was forced off five minutes into Sunday's 1-0 loss to Liverpool due to an apparent leg injury.
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Defensive stalwart
Saliba registered four tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.
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Returns in friendly
Saliba (hamstring) started and went 65 minutes in Wednesday's pre-season friendly against AC Milan, confirming his return from injury.
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Back in team training
Saliba (hamstring) was spotted back in team training in Spain with Arsenal, the club posted.
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Out several weeks
Saliba (hamstring) will be out for several weeks due to the injury he suffered in his 100th Premier League game against Newcastle on Sunday, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference. "William is going to be out for a few weeks unfortunately. He pulled his hamstring against Newcastle so he's going to be out for a few weeks."
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Arsenal start talks
Arsenal have opened talks to sign Saliba to a new contract, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal have opened talks over a new contract for Saliba. The Gunners haven't submitted an offer yet, but there should be one expected soon as dialogue ramps up between Andrea Berta and the defender's representatives. The 24-year-old is happy at Arsenal but wants a new deal that can reflect the interest of Real Madrid in his services.
Arsenal have opened talks over a new contract for Saliba. The Gunners haven't submitted an offer yet, but there should be one expected soon as dialogue ramps up between Andrea Berta and the defender's representatives. The 24-year-old is happy at Arsenal but wants a new deal that can reflect the interest of Real Madrid in his services.