Overview

• Saliba went down moments after heading the ball in an early duel with Hugo Ekitike and received treatment before leaving the field.
• Cristhian Mosquera, a 21-year-old summer signing, came on to partner Gabriel in defense against Mohamed Salah.
• BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Dion Dublin observed no prior limping and described Saliba’s exit as a major blow.
• Arsenal traveled without several regulars, with Bukayo Saka out for a couple of weeks with a hamstring issue and Kai Havertz recovering from knee surgery, while others have been managing knocks.
• The Independent reports Arsenal have agreed a season-long loan for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié with an option to buy.