William Saliba lasted less than five minutes of Arsenal’s big match with Liverpool at Anfield, a cause for massive concern at the north London club, as Mikel Arteta revaled the injury actually before the game.

Arsenal’s star center back was engaged with Hugo Ekitike, an aerial duel not exhibiting anything particularly offensive at first glance but Saliba was not comfortable with his ankle.

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The French center back, 24, slumped to the turf and required treatment from a trainer before leaving the match for Cristhian Mosquera.

The Gunners were already playing without Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, while another injury to Martin Odegaard is keeping the captain on the bench.

William Saliba injury news as he’s withdrawn from Fran

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