Arsenal HubArsenal defender William Saliba is set to start France's World Cup last-32 match against Sweden, despite ongoing injury concerns.
What's the latest on Saliba's injury?
Saliba will have one final fitness test, but he's expected to 'grit his teeth' and make himself available for the match.
How does this affect Arsenal?
The Gunners have often run into difficulties without Saliba, who made 50 appearances as Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the finals of the Champions League and League Cup this season.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 1st in Premier League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games |
| Recent form | WWWWW |
| Top scorer | V. Gyökeres with 14 goals in 36 appearances |
What's next for Saliba and Arsenal?
Fans will now be sweating on Saliba's continuing involvement at the World Cup and the outcome of his reported potential post-season operation. Viktor Gyokeres is looking forward to playing against his Arsenal teammate, saying 'Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing him and looking forward to play against him.' As of 30 Jun 2026, Arsenal sits 7 points clear of Manchester City, with their last result being a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint Germain on 2026-05-30.
