William Saliba plays a pivotal role in Arsenal's defense, and the team's performance has significantly suffered during his absence due to injury. Coach Mikel Arteta expressed concern about Saliba's hamstring injury, which he initially described as minor but later noted he was 'very worried' about the 23-year-old's condition. Arsenal struggled against Aston Villa with Saliba missing, managing a draw that impacted their title challenge. However, Arteta has now provided an optimistic update, suggesting Saliba could return for an important match against Manchester City on February 2.
One need only look at the 2022/23 Premier League title race, in which Arsenal collapsed without their talismanic defender, to see the weight he carries in north London.
Despite putting Arsenal supporters on edge with his recent comments, Arteta has since delivered a positive update on Saliba's recovery, suggesting he will be available to face Manchester City on 2 February.
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