This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘We Had to Stop’—William Saliba Injury Update Leaves Arsenal Sweating. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted centre back William Saliba suffered a setback in his bid to return from a minor ankle injury which has left him unable to train with the team for the past few weeks.

Arsenal's plan for their next bright talent has been revealed, with the defender seen as a future William Saliba.

The Arsenal boss did at least confirm the latest that Saliba will be back, telling the media the centre-back “will be fit for Everton” next Saturday. But for Wolves he admitted: “He hasn’t trained with us yet. Let’s see if he can be available.”

A romping win over Club Brugge in midweek restored the feel-good factor after a first defeat in 18 and injury woes.

William Saliba has become a central figure in Arsenal’s defence since the 2022 2023 season, a campaign that marked a turning point in the team’s ability to defend consistently under Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal fans are delighted to see William Saliba back in the starting XI for their Premier League clash against Wolverhampton.

Mikel Arteta spoke to the press after Arsenal managed a dramatic late win over Wolves, which, in hindsight, could have been much worse. When Tolu Arokodare levelled in the 90th minute, the title race looked like it had taken its biggest twist.