Injury NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Saliba's absence leaves Arsenal leaky at the back
Arsenal's defense crumbled without Saliba, conceding six goals in two pre-season matches.
W. Saliba
player
Injury
Back injury
Club
Arsenal
Games missed
Two pre-season matches
What happened. Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly, with their defensive issues highlighted by Saliba's absence due to a back injury.
- Arsenal have conceded six goals in two pre-season matches.
- The club is in the market for a centre-back, with Cristian Romero assessed.
- Mikel Arteta called Saliba a 'massive player' and noted his incredible stats.
“When he's been available, he's hit form. And the stats are incredible. So we know that we lost a massive player.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal are set to start the season without Saliba and are seeking defensive reinforcements.
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