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Saliba returns to Arsenal training after back injury
November 3, 2026 at 07:59 PM · Updated 40m ago
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5 reports · 2 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 5 hours
TGThe Guardian
Arteta backs Saliba’s readiness to return for Arsenal at Slavia Prague
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ESESPN
Saliba 'ready to go' for Arsenal after injury at World Cup - ESPN
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KOKooora
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YKYalla Kora
بعد غياب طويل.. ساليبا يعود إلى تدريبات أرسنال
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BNBBC News
William Saliba's return gives Mikel Arteta selection headache at Arsenal
(opens the publisher’s site)Arsenal defender William Saliba has returned to full training after more than three months out with a back injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup.
- Saliba, 25, rejoined full-team training on Tuesday after leaving France's World Cup semi-final against Spain after 30 minutes on July 14.
- Arsenal said in July the defender required a lengthy rehabilitation without surgery, setting no timescale for his return.
- In his absence, summer signing Ezri Konsa, signed from Aston Villa for £55m, formed a partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes as Arsenal topped the Premier League with five goals conceded in nine games.
- Arteta will be forced to drop one defender once Saliba regains fitness, with Konsa a possible move to right-back.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Saliba is 'in a really good place' and 'ready to go now' after rejoining full training.
- Saliba played 45 minutes in a closed-door practice match during his recovery from the back injury.
- Saliba travelled with Arsenal's squad to Prague for their Champions League match against Slavia Prague.
- Arteta said he is confident Saliba is ready to make his first appearance of the season.