Arsenal learn William Saliba injury risk as Didier Deschamps issues brutally honest verdict
Mikel Arteta will be determined to extend Arsenal's winning streak after the international break. The Gunners have been enjoying an excellent vein this year, winning each of their last eight Premier League games.
Arsenal have been rewarded for their efforts, leapfrogging Liverpool to claim first place in the title race. However, only a seven-goal difference separates the two sides, with Manchester City sitting third and trailing by a single point.
Last season, the north Londoners were just weeks away from crowing themselves champions of England – until William Saliba picked up an injury and they conceded first place to Pep Guardiola's side. Despite topping the table for large spells of the campaign, Arsenal fell short.
So, when the Gunners visit the Etihad Stadium on May 31 – immediately after the international break – Arteta will be hoping he has Saliba at his disposal. However, he could be put at risk of injury; according to journalist Julien Laurens, the 23-year-old centre-back will start for France on Tuesday evening.
Les Bleus will lock horns with Chile at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille as Didier Deschamps steps up preparations for the European Championships in the summer. Saliba has featured 12 times for France since making his debut in friendly against Ivory Coast in March 2022.
The Arsenal ace didn't start in France's clash against Germany on Sunday and, despite some ruthless comments from Deschamps since, he's expected to start against Chile. Speaking to London World, Les Bleu boss said: «He is having a good season, but he also does things that I don’t like so much.
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