Overview
- William Saliba returned to Arsenal training on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and was visible during the first 15 minutes of the session open to media.
- Manager Mikel Arteta said Saliba completed a 45‑minute closed‑door match last week, has followed the planned rehab timetable and is available to resume competition.
- Arsenal could pick Saliba for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Slavia Prague if the coaching staff judge it meets the team’s needs.
- Saliba’s fitness now intersects with France’s squad plans for matches on November 12 and 15, with coach Zinédine Zidane set to name a list on Friday and Maxence Lacroix unavailable through injury.
- Arsenal signed Ezri Konsa in the off‑season and Konsa’s strong early season partnership with Gabriel has given the club defensive depth and shaped both club selection and France’s options.