ARSENAL have been handed a major injury boost after William Saliba returned to first team training.
Saliba, 25, took part in open training on Tuesday ahead of the Gunners’ clash with Slavia Praha tomorrow night.
And the Frenchman could now take part in the league phase tie, having spent the start of the season sidelined with a back injury.
Saliba is pushing to be a part of ‘s travelling squad, but the club will take no risks if they feel he needs more time after watching him train.
The defender is yet to play for Arsenal this term after
Saliba avoided surgery for the injury and his rehabilitation has been carefully managed in the months since.
The ace but has now returned to full training with his teammates.
has taken no risks in rushing Saliba back to action, in no small part thanks to the incredible form of summer signing .
Konsa, 28, has filled in exceptionally for Saliba since his £55m move from Aston Villa this summer.
Arteta now faces a selection headache with Saliba no longer guaranteed to walk straight back into Arsenal’s back four.
Arsenal continue to be without through a thigh problem which is set to see him ruled out until after the international break.
Ebere Eze was also part of open training despite Arteta revealing that the midfielder was left on the bench against Liverpool due to an injury issue of his own.
is available to face Slavia Praha tomorrow despite being in the midst of a three-game ban for .
The 16-year-old can still compete in Europe as his suspension is only in place across domestic competition.
