William Saliba
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
OUT
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 1/31/2026
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.
Out to face Kairat
Saliba is out for Wednesday's match against Kairat after he was absent from training Tuesday, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "No, [William is] not (available). It's a good opportunity now that we make a different kind of work with them to get them in the best possible condition for the weekend, hopefully."
ANALYSIS
Saliba is not going to be with the club as they play their final league stage match in UCL play, with the defender out due to an apparent injury after missing training. He was absent three games ago due to an injury, with this possibly related, as the club may want to be cautious after already qualifying for the round of 16. He will eye a return as soon as they return to play in the Premier League, facing Leeds United on Saturday, with Cristhian Mosquera or Piero Hincapie as possible replacements.
Saliba is not going to be with the club as they play their final league stage match in UCL play, with the defender out due to an apparent injury after missing training. He was absent three games ago due to an injury, with this possibly related, as the club may want to be cautious after already qualifying for the round of 16. He will eye a return as soon as they return to play in the Premier League, facing Leeds United on Saturday, with Cristhian Mosquera or Piero Hincapie as possible replacements.
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Records 90 minutes in Cup derby
Saliba (undisclosed) made four tackles (one won), two clearances and one block during Wednesday's EFL Cup win over Chelsea.
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Doubtful for Wednesday
Saliba is doubtful for Wednesday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
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Starting after injury
Saliba (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolves.
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Late fitness call
Saliba (undisclosed) didn't train on Thursday and will be a late call again for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "We have to wait and see. Yesterday we didn't train, so we have an extra day between this afternoon, let's see if he can be available or not. It remains the same. If you asked me for the Everton game, I think he will be fit; for tomorrow, I don't know."
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Remains out
Saliba (undisclosed) is still out for Wednesday's trip to Brugge, per manager Mikel Arteta. "No, so Declan was ill. He was quite sick after the game, and he hasn't travelled with us. William is still not available, and Leo again picked another knock in an area where he had the issue, and I don't expect that it's going to be long, but unfortunately, he cannot be here."
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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.