"Arsenal have been dealt a worrying injury setback as William Saliba is set to undergo medical tests on Monday to determine the severity of the issue that ruled him out of Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea. The French defender's absence was keenly felt in the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, as manager Mikel Arteta's side struggled defensively against a lively Chelsea attack."
"The Gunners are hopeful that the problem is not a recurrence of the back injury that sidelined the Frenchman earlier in his Arsenal career. However, given the packed December fixture list, Arteta and his staff are reluctant to take any risks. Arsenal return to action on Wednesday night when they host Brentford at the Emirates, followed by a crucial Champions League tie next week. The injury concerns extend beyond Saliba."
William Saliba is scheduled to undergo medical tests on Monday to assess the issue that ruled him out of the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. His absence contributed to defensive difficulties during the 1-1 draw as the team struggled against a lively attacking side. The medical team will conduct a thorough examination to establish the extent of his discomfort, with hopes that the problem is not a recurrence of a previous back injury. Gabriel Magalhaes remains several weeks from returning due to a thigh problem. Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie formed a temporary centre-back pairing that showed promise but lacked chemistry.
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