Saliba, a blow to finish

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Saliba, a blow to finish
Arenal defender William Saliba was forced to leave the field at half-time against Newcastle United, prematurely ending his 100th appearance in the Gunners jersey.

Saliba has often been considered one of the best central defenders in the Premier League, and French has largely contributed to the quest for Arsenal on three major trophies, despite so many failures.

The 24-year-old played his 100th appearance in the Gunners jersey Sunday evening against Newcastle United, a rival club for a place in the top 5, during the penultimate championship match of the season.

Injured Saliba, the huge tile

However, Saliba had to be replaced at halftime of the shock against the Magpies, apparently injured, by Riccardo Calafiori. Mikel Arteta revealed that the Frenchman had felt pain in the hamstrings and could not continue the match. It is possible that the season of the French central defender is over, since he has only one match to play before the end of the season.

Addressing the media, Arteta said: ” I think he (Saliba) felt something in his hamstring in the first half, unfortunately, we had to replace. »»

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.