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Josh Holland

Arsenal's William Saliba injury blow hands Arsene Wenger prodigy chance to prove '£55m' value

Arsenal will be without key defender William Saliba for this weekend's Premier League clash with Leeds United, football.london understands. The 21-year-old's fitness has been a concern throughout the international break after being injured in the Gunners' Europa League loss to Sporting CP.

Saliba was forced off after 21 minutes two-and-a-half weeks ago after picking up a knock to his back. He was forced to withdraw from the France national team and missed the 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.

It is currently unclear when Saliba will return to Mikel Arteta's squad. But for the time being, the Gunners must make do without his presence in defence. With so much resting on the final 10 games of the 2022/23 season, Arsenal will be hoping they do not miss Saliba too much.

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