William Saliba
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
OUT
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 12/10/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Saliba is the rock in the Arsenal back line, and led them to another title challenge that came up short in the 2024/25 campaign. He started 35 league matches, being dropped for two different hamstring injuries and then a red card. The center-back is one of the best in the world and is an irreplaceable part of the starting XI. He's a major producer in every defensive category and has helped Arsenal to finish among the top two in clean sheets in each season since he joined. As long as he can stay healthy, Mikel Arteta will be fine pushing Saliba to 38 starts, which is more than you can say about other Arsenal defenders.
Not available again
Saliba (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa.
ANALYSIS
Saliba is nearing a return from his injury but did not pass the final fitness test, leaving him unavailable again for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa. The defender remains only a matter of days away from a full recovery but was not ready to join the squad this weekend. His absence continues to limit defensive choices for the team, leaving Piero Hincapie and Jurrien Timber as the likely pairing once more.
Saliba is nearing a return from his injury but did not pass the final fitness test, leaving him unavailable again for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa. The defender remains only a matter of days away from a full recovery but was not ready to join the squad this weekend. His absence continues to limit defensive choices for the team, leaving Piero Hincapie and Jurrien Timber as the likely pairing once more.
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Could be available against Villa
Saliba (undisclosed) will be a late fitness call again for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "It is a matter of days with him, for sure. After the training session, we'll know more."
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Misses another match
Saliba (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Brentford.
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Late call against Aston Villa
Saliba (undisclosed) is a late call for Wednesday's clash against Brentford, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "He had a little niggle, so I think it's going to be a matter of days, so let's see if he's able to be there tomorrow. The ankle one (earlier in the season) was really random, and a very unlucky action that kept him out for a few weeks. He tried at Anfield, he wasn't comfortable and he had to stay away. This one as well, very bizarre, but hopefully it will be a matter of days."
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Set for testing
Saliba (undisclosed) is set for testing Monday after missing Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I don't know. I think [Wilo] has another test tomorrow to see the extent of that feeling, that sensation that he had, then we'll know more."
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Suffers knock
Saliba is out for Sunday's match against Chelsea, according to his club.
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Real Madrid scouting him
Real Madrid have sent scouts to analyze Saliba, according to TBR Football.
ANALYSIS
Saliba appears to be the top defensive target for Real Madrid for the summer of 2026, and the club has sent scouts to observe the defender repeatedly over the last few months. Arsenal are willing to do everything in their power to prevent Saliba from leaving, but Real Madrid will do everything they can to get a deal done.
Saliba appears to be the top defensive target for Real Madrid for the summer of 2026, and the club has sent scouts to observe the defender repeatedly over the last few months. Arsenal are willing to do everything in their power to prevent Saliba from leaving, but Real Madrid will do everything they can to get a deal done.