William Saliba injury update as Arsenal host open training session ahead of West Ham game

The Frenchman is currently on the sidelines with a back injury which manager Mikel Arteta admits the club will have to ‘manage carefully’.
Chris Wheatley
By Chris Wheatley
Published 11th Apr 2023, 12:01 BST
Updated 11th Apr 2023, 12:30 BST
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Arsenal defender William Saliba did not take part in an open training session on Monday afternoon, with the French defender fighting to be fit for Sunday’s Premier League match against West Ham.

The France international suffered a back injury during Arsenal's defeat to Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League and has missed the last few games, with manager Mikel Arteta refusing to rule out the 19-year-old for the rest of the season.

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When asked if Saliba will play again this season, Arteta said: “Yeah I am very hopeful and he is as well. Back injuries are a bit tricky and how they evolve with the load that you put in certain areas. Let’s push it and see how he copes with that. He’s so willing to be back in the team.”

Saliba wasn’t involved in a open training session on Monday, although Eddie Nketiah has returned to the group following his recovery from an ankle injury.

Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko weren’t spotted training with the squad due to taking part in recovery work indoors.

Related topics:Mikel ArtetaWest HamArsenalDefenderPremier League

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