"He turned his ankle against Chelsea. He managed to finish the game somehow, but he was too sore to play today. Cristhian Mosquera filled in for Saliba at centre-back alongside Gabriel, entrusted by Arteta in his role as defensive deputy. He's been great, Arteta added. Obviously Wilo (Saliba) is in the partnership that we normally play, but Cristhian's showed that we can fully trust him."
"Premier League leaders Arsenal have been plagued by injuries this season, with both Saliba and Gabriel spending significant spells on the sidelines, along with the likes of Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that William Saliba's absence from the squad for the Brighton fixture resulted from a fresh ankle problem sustained during the previous Chelsea match. Saliba managed to complete that game despite the injury but was deemed too sore to participate against Brighton. Cristhian Mosquera replaced Saliba in the starting lineup alongside Gabriel at centre-back. Arteta expressed confidence in Mosquera's defensive capabilities, noting he has proven trustworthy in his backup role. Arsenal has faced significant defensive challenges this season with multiple injuries affecting key players including Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, and Ben White.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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