Arsenal defender William Saliba is trying his best to recover from his back injury. He has also started training in the gym.
However, he is yet to train with the team or alone with the football. Although, the defender targets a return for the match against Manchester City.
ARSENAL DEFENDER IS RECOVERING WELL FROM HIS INJURY
According to reports, Arsenal defender William Saliba is recovering well from his back injury. The defender has not played since the defeat against Sporting C.P. A video put on Instagram by Mohamed Elneny also showed him on treadmill with William Saliba. Hence, this suggests that William Saliba is on pace with his recovery from injury.
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However, the Arsenal defender will likely miss the game against Southampton. Although, Saliba is hoping to recover for the potential title decider against Manchester City. However, the club’s medical staff are determined to not take any risk on his recovery. Although, William Saliba is determined to play for the team as soon as possible.
THE TEAM HAVE MISSED HIS ABILITY IN THE LAST TWO MATCHES
Arsenal were 2-0 ahead in both the matches against Liverpool and West Ham. However, they could manage the lead well. Hence, they could only pick 1 points from both the matches. This also means that second placed Manchester City are also now only four points behind the Gunners. Hence, it looks like the Gunners are missing the services of William Saliba.
Hence, the Arsenal defender wants to help his team to win games again for the rest of the season. Therefore, Saliba is also targeting a return for the game against Manchester City. He knows that the Gunners need to at least make sure that they do not lose the game. However, manager Mikel Arteta and medical team will make a final decision on his return.
The Arsenal defender is willing to take pain killers and injections to start for the team. However, the club will also have to make sure that they do not extend his issue with injury. Although, the club also have to remain aware that Saliba’s return will help them in their title race.
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