William Saliba 'ready to go' for Arsenal after injury at World Cup

William Saliba has returned to full training with Arsenal after a lengthy recovery from a back injury sustained during the World Cup. He has not played since the semifinals in which France lost to Spain, but Arsenal confirmed that his rehabilitation did not require surgery. Saliba participated in a training session ahead of the team's Champions League match against Slavia Prague, and manager Mikel Arteta noted that he is feeling comfortable and ready to play.

While Saliba's return is a positive development for Arsenal, there is consideration regarding the current defensive lineup. Ezri Konsa, who has been performing well in Saliba's absence, may remain in the starting position. Arteta mentioned the possibility of adjusting Konsa's position to right back if needed, as the team has several options available in that area. Arteta expressed that having multiple center backs available is a welcome situation for the team, allowing for better management of player congestion.