Arsenal Suffers Early William Saliba Injury in Liverpool Premier League Match

Arsenal suffered a significant setback during their Premier League match against Liverpool when center-back William Saliba was injured less than five minutes into the game. The injury occurred following a collision with Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike, leading Saliba to leave the field limping and be replaced by summer signing Cristhian Mosquera. While details on the injury remain unclear, early indications suggest a muscular or lower leg issue, raising concerns given Arsenal's existing absences including Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and captain Martin Odegaard, who was only fit enough to be on the bench. Analysts and commentators described the injury as a huge blow for Arsenal, emphasizing the challenge this poses for the team's defense and squad depth in a crucial fixture. Saliba, a key player with 28 caps for France and a strong track record for Arsenal, has generally been durable aside from a few past injuries. Arsenal now faces a test of resilience as they cope with multiple key player absences in this vital match.