Arsenal star withdrawn from International Squad due to injury. William Saliba, a defender for Arsenal, is expected to miss the France team due to an injury, according to RMC Sport. On March 16, Saliba was hurt while playing Sporting CP in the second match of the UEFA Europa League at the Emirates.
In preparation for its forthcoming UEFA Euro qualifiers against the Netherlands and Ireland, France included the central defender in its lineup. Saliba, however, might need to be removed from the team.
Saliba has played 33 times for the north Londoners this season, contributing to the club’s 13 shutouts in various tournaments. During the FIFA World Cup 2022, he made one start for Les Bleus as well. Eight times so far in his international career, the 21-year-old has played for France’s national squad.
In a heartbreaking spot shootout, loss to Sporting CP of the Primeira Liga, Arsenal was eliminated from the UEFA Europa League round of 16. Martin Odegaard, the team’s skipper, urged them not to let the loss break them down, though. The Norwegian argued that the league leaders’ remaining 11 Premier League games are all equal to cup finals.
Odegaard stated (as quoted by the official website of Arsenal): “We have 11 finals left, and that’s it; that’s the primary focus right now. To recover well and shift the emphasis, it begins right away in the changing room, so that’s what we must do.
On March 19, Arsenal will host Crystal Palace in a Premier League match. The Norwegian attacking midfielder commented on the match, “I guess some players are tired, the ones who obviously played the whole game, but we’re going to recover well and make sure we come sharp for Sunday, that’s the only thing we can do at this point.”
After 27 games, the Gunners have 66 points to their name. They presently have a five-point advantage over Manchester City in second place. The north Londoners’ final game before the commencement of the international break is against Crystal Palace.
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