Arsenal Centre-Back Saliba Out 3-4 Weeks After Ankle Injury

Arsenal defender William Saliba is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks due to a sprained left ankle sustained during the warm-up against Liverpool. The injury forced Saliba off the pitch just minutes into the match, and he has withdrawn from France's international squad, with Benjamin Pavard called up in his place. Saliba will miss several key fixtures for Arsenal, including Premier League matches against Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, and Newcastle, as well as the Champions League opener against Athletic Bilbao. Arsenal has brought in defensive reinforcements, including Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie, to cover for Saliba's absence. France's national team manager Didier Deschamps does not expect Saliba to be fit for the October international break either. The injury represents a significant setback for Arsenal as they aim to return to winning ways and continue their Champions League campaign.