William Saliba left the shock prematurely between Arsenal and Liverpool after contact with … Hugo Ekitike.
After the package of Rayan Cherki, injured and absent for two months, the French team underwent a new counterpoup before its first two matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The match is still underway and no indication of the exact nature of the injury was communicated, but William Saliba was released prematurely during the shock between Liverpool and Arsenal, this Sunday, on behalf of the 3rd day of the first League.
Ironically, it is Cherki’s replacement for the Blues, Hugo Ekitike, who is behind the injury of the defender of the Gunners. On a support and contact between the two men, Saliba felt strong pain and sat down, quickly signaling the London medical staff that he could not resume the game. The player spent through Olympique de Marseille has had an immaculate history against Liverpool since he wears the Gunners jersey, but could not compete in the rest of the game.
Black series for Arsenal
If it were to be forfeited to face Ukraine and Iceland next week, Didier Deschamps and his staff would be forced to seek reinforcement in central defense, in a sector where, for the moment, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, Lucas Hernandez or possibly Jules Koundé.
After Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, it is another Arsenal frame that bites the dust, hoping that his absence will not be too long. Despite quality recruitment during the offseason, the Gunners cannot afford a new massacre if they finally want to win the Premier League again.
