Arsenal fans are sweating after an injury expert shared worrying news on injury of William Saliba.
William Saliba injury has Arsenal worried
**Arsenal**’s trip to Anfield turned sour almost instantly when William Saliba was injured inside the first five minutes. Liverpool picked up a late win, but the loss wasn’t the only issue.
The French defender’s limp off the pitch only added to Mikel Arteta’s growing headache. The Gunners are already without Saka, Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Ben White at the moment. Losing Saliba now feels like similar to last season’s title race which was affected due to the weight of injuries.
It’s exactly the sort of blow that can disrupt early-season momentum. That is especially with Arsenal already behind Chelsea and Liverpool after only three games.
Expert verdict raises questions
Injury analyst Physio Scout suggested Saliba might be dealing with a lateral ankle sprain. That’s better news for the club and fans. It doesn’t seem to be a big injury. But, still enough to raise doubts about his availability for Arsenal’s key September run.
The timing is brutal. The Gunners have a brief cushion with the international break. But, then it’s straight into must-win games against Forest, Athletic Club (UCL), and City at home. Arteta knows his defense isn’t the same without Saliba. The rivals will be making the most out of it if he’s not fit.
Fans remember too well how last year’s title chase turned upside down when key players were sidelined. At the moment, the word from experts is helping. But, the reality is Arsenal could again find themselves short at the worst possible time.
Author’s Opinion:
If Arsenal want to keep their title hopes alive, they can’t afford to miss Saliba for long time. The squad is already thin, and without their rock at the back, the next run of games could turn messy fast.