Arsenal: William Saliba back in training, a green light to play again

According to RMC Sport and Sports.fr, William Saliba has returned to training with Arsenal this Tuesday, after a back injury that has kept him off the pitch since the 2026 World Cup.

William Saliba, joueur de football

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William Saliba could soon return to the pitch with Arsenal. According to RMC Sport, the French defender has received the green light and could play for the Gunners as early as this week. The 25-year-old returned to training this Tuesday, as also reported by Sports.fr and Maxifoot.

A return after a long absence

Injured in the back, William Saliba has been out of action since the 2026 World Cup, according to Sports.fr. His return to training with Arsenal is a significant step in his recovery. Maxifoot, for its part, calls it good news for the London club, welcoming the return of the French centre-back.

A possible quick reintegration

According to RMC Sport, the defender could play for Arsenal as early as this week. This information, reported by the French media, has not, however, been confirmed by the other sources on the matter. Sports.fr and Maxifoot merely report his return to training without mentioning a specific timeline.

Reassuring news for the Gunners

This return comes as Arsenal compete in the Premier League. William Saliba's presence in the squad could offer additional options to the London coach, even though the report does not specify the exact date of his potential return to competition.

Sources

  1. RMC SportArsenal: feu vert pour William Saliba, le défenseur français pourrait rejouer avec les Gunners dès cette semaine (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com
  2. Sports.frPremier League: Arsenal, c’est confirmé pour William Saliba (new window)sports.fr
  3. MaxifootArsenal : une bonne nouvelle pour Saliba ! (new window)maxifoot.fr