Thursday was more than just a downer for Arsenal, and one of the major hangover comes in William Saliba, who left Thursday’s Europa League fixture against Sporting Lisbon in the 21st minute owing to a back issue. It was initially termed to be a protective substitution although it turned out to be a bit more…
The French international is now said to be sidelined for “many weeks,” meaning he won’t be able to join Les Blues in their upcoming friendlies against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland.
But it’s more than that – William Saliba has been an integral part of Arsenal’s startling eleven in their bid to the Premier League title and their formidable defensive partnership alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.
William Saliba is said to be missing out on the squad in our game vs Crystal Palace later today, and according to Instagram account Leaked Lineups, 18-year-old defender Reuell Walters will takes his place in the Arsenal squad. This kid (Reuell Walters) has the potential to come in and play either RB or CB. Defender with the highest technical skill, maturity, and athleticism in our Academy. Like Rico Lewis, he intends to shock a large number of people, if he is to get an opportunity…
🗞️| William Saliba is not in the Arsenal squad for Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace. Defender Reuell Walters takes Saliba’s spot in the matchday squad, per Leaked Lineups. #afc #ARSCRY pic.twitter.com/i9qLIimY1K
— Arsenal Buzz (@ArsenalBuzzCom) March 18, 2023
Rob Holding is expected to start in that RCB role today.
