Overview
- At 16 years and 103 days, Salmon came on late for Ben White in a 3-0 win at Club Brugge and ranked among the youngest Champions League players, according to UEFA.
- The outing was his first senior appearance, with Arsenal previously fielding Max Dowman and Jack Wilshere in the competition at 16.
- Mikel Arteta said the teenager was ready and noted he can operate at centre-back or full-back.
- Defensive injuries to Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera and Jurrien Timber opened the door, with Christian Norgaard used at centre-back.
- Media reports, not confirmed by the club, say Arsenal are mapping loan spells similar to William Saliba’s pathway, while teammates and commentators have compared Salmon to Saliba; Arsenal list him as a gifted, ball-playing centre-back who joined at under-11 level.