Arsenal were dealt a fresh defensive blow at Stamford Bridge as William Saliba dropped out of the squad, despite appearing fully fit in training the day before.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Gabriel and William Saliba of Arsenal celebrate following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on September 28, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
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When the team was announced for Arsenal’s trip to Stamford Bridge, William Saliba’s name was as much of a standout as it was to see Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres both on the bench.
The defender seemed fine in training photos Arsenal released before the game, but something clearly happened in that training session, meaning he watched the match from the sidelines, alongside his centreback partner, Gabriel.
Mikel Arteta said: “Yesterday in training he was uncomfortable, so we need to explore a little bit more what happened. I don’t think it’s something major, but enough not to be involved in the game.”
Leandro Trossard was also missing, failing to recover from the problem he picked up against Bayern Munich midweek.
This page will be updated as soon as any more information becomes available. As always, you can keep up-to-date with all Arsenal’s injury problems on our dedicated injury page.
Arsenal team to face Chelsea: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, White, Odegaard, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Madueke, Gyokeres, Jesus.
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