"September 8th 2025, 10:02 (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Arsenal have been dealt a bitter blow just as the new season gathered momentum. William Saliba sustained a sprained ankle during the pre-match warm-up at Anfield ahead of their clash with Liverpool, and remarkably began the game, only to limp off less than five minutes in. Reports from L'Equipe indicate the injury will sideline the French centre-back for three to four weeks, potentially keeping him out until after the October international break."
"This not only rules him out of France's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland in early October but also a punishing schedule of seven key matches for Arsenal across the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup. William Saliba is set to miss crucial games for Arsenal These fixtures include: Nottingham Forest (home) Athletic Bilbao (away) in the Champions League Manchester City at the Emirates Carabao Cup third-round tie vs Port Vale Newcastle United away Olympiacos (home) in Europe"
"Saliba has been a defensive linchpin for both Arsenal and France, and his absence comes amid a troubling injury crisis that already includes Martin degaard, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Christian Nrgaard, Ben White, and long-term absentee Gabriel Jesus. Gunners have depth in defensive positions William Saliba of Arsenal reacts with an injury (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Despite the setback, Arsenal have options. Summer signing Cristhian Mosquera, who replaced Saliba against Liverpool, delivered a composed performance and is expected to feature heavily in his absence."
William Saliba sustained a sprained ankle during the pre-match warm-up at Anfield and limped off less than five minutes into the Liverpool game. Medical reports indicate he will be sidelined for three to four weeks, potentially missing matches through the October international break and France's World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland. The absence rules Saliba out of seven significant Arsenal fixtures across the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup, including Manchester City and Athletic Bilbao. Arsenal face a broader injury crisis affecting key players. Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori provide defensive depth and will shoulder increased responsibility.
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