William Saliba could return to Arsenal in December

Arsenal defender William Saliba may return to action as early as December as he continues his recovery from a back fracture. The 25-year-old sustained the injury during the World Cup, where he played through physical distress before being substituted during the semi-final against Spain.

While Saliba avoided surgery, the injury has kept him sidelined for a significant period. His recovery is currently progressing according to plan, and a return in December remains a possibility provided there are no setbacks. His absence follows a period where Arsenal has relied on Ezri Konsa to bolster the defense, though recent performances have highlighted the difficulty of replacing the star defender.