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Gunners Sweat on Saliba, Rice, Saka Fitness
20 Jul
Summary
- Saliba managing back issue, ending his tournament early.
- Rice and Saka managed fitness issues during the World Cup.
- Trossard transferred to Besiktas for £15m after good tournament.
Arsenal is bracing for potential fitness concerns among its squad following the World Cup. The club awaits an assessment of William Saliba, who experienced a back issue that concluded his tournament participation.
His absence would be a significant blow, disrupting the crucial defensive partnership with Gabriel. Meanwhile, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka participated in the tournament while managing their own fitness concerns.
While they are not expected to require extended recovery periods, Arsenal's medical team will closely monitor their condition leading into the new season.
Separately, Leandro Trossard has completed a £15m transfer to Turkish club Besiktas after a strong showing for Belgium. Gabriel Martinelli's future also remains uncertain, with the club potentially open to selling the forward.
