Arsenal dealt ANOTHER injury blow just five minutes into heavyweight clash against Liverpool as star is forced off
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Arsenal suffered a significant setback early in their Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield as defender William Saliba was forced off due to injury just five minutes into the match. The French center-back, who had formed a strong defensive partnership with Gabriel, was substituted by new signing Cristhian Mosquera after a collision with Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike. Saliba appeared to have his foot stamped on during the incident, which led to a lower left leg injury, causing him to collapse and require medical assistance before leaving the pitch.
The nature of the injury was somewhat unclear, as replays suggested the contact with Ekitike might have been inadvertent and did not show a clear, aggressive foul. Nevertheless, the injury is concerning, especially since Arsenal are already coping with the absence of key players Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and captain Martin Odegaard due to injuries.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed concern over Saliba's injury, adding to the team's challenges. Additionally, Arteta provided an update on Bukayo Saka, confirming the winger would be sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring injury, though it thankfully did not require surgery. Saka’s injury complicates Arsenal’s campaign as they look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
The clash at Anfield is notable as Arsenal have not won there since 2012, and the injury to Saliba dealt a blow to their chances of extending their 100% winning run in the Premier League this season. Arsenal’s defensive stability was immediately impacted, and fans will be eagerly awaiting further updates from the club regarding Saliba’s recovery and the overall injury situation moving forward.
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