Arsenal: Mikel Arteta explains Saliba’s package against Chelsea

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By: Manu Tournoux

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta explains Saliba's package against Chelsea

Undisputed leader of the Premier League, Arsenal travels to Chelsea this Sunday evening for the 13th day. For this shock at Stamford Brigde, Mikel Arteta aligned Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapié in central defense, in the absence of Gabriel… and William Saliba.

Despite starting against Bayern in the Champions League on Wednesday (3-1), the French international (31 caps) is not even present on the bench to face the Blues. Asked by Sky SportsArteta returned to the form of the ex-Marseillais. “ Saturday at training, he didn’t feel well. So we need to see what exactly happened. I don’t think it’s anything major, but enough for him not to be involved in this match “, declared the Spanish technician. A hard blow for Arsenal, who will therefore compete in this poster without their usual pair in defense. This is also the second time in the last 162 Premier League matches that Arsenal will play without Gabriel or Saliba.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.