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Arsenal’s title hopes have suffered a significant setback after manager Mikel Arteta revealed he is “very worried” about a hamstring injury sustained by star defender William Saliba:
William Saliba’s absence from Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday has been attributed to a hamstring injury, and manager Mikel Arteta’s post-match update has raised concerns about the defender’s availability.
With the transfer window still open, Arteta may be forced to dip into the market for a replacement – but who could Arsenal target to fill the void left by Saliba’s injury?
Arteta revealed that Saliba picked up the injury during training, forcing him to miss the Villa clash. When asked about the severity of the injury, Arteta’s response hinted at a potentially lengthy layoff.
“We’ll have to assess him, but it’s not looking good,” Arteta said.
“He felt something in his hamstring, and we didn’t want to take any risks.”Saliba’s injury is a significant blow to Arsenal’s defensive solidity, given his impressive performances this season.
The French defender has been instrumental in the Gunners’ push for a top-four finish, and his absence will be deeply felt.
Arsenal fans will be anxiously awaiting further updates on Saliba’s condition, hoping that the injury is not as severe as Arteta’s initial assessment suggests.
