Arsenal plagued by injury issues early in the season, with Saliba sidelined, leaving the team's core weakened and marked by physical damage.
Arsenal's early season progress has been hampered by an injury rut that is approaching crisis territory, with key players Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and William Saliba all sidelined. Saka's hamstring scare could keep him out for weeks, while Saliba's ankle issue may take a month to resolve.
Ben White and Christian Norgaard missed the Anfield trip due to niggles, adding to the growing list of absentees. Mikel Arteta faces having FIVE key men unavailable before mid-September.
However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Noni Madueke has shone in recent games and could fill in for Saka. The search results do not provide information about the name of the player who will substitute for Saliba, but Piero Hincapie provides more defensive cover on the bench.
Eberechi Eze, a £68m buy from Crystal Palace, bolsters Arsenal's attack, and Viktor Gyokeres, a world-class striker, has joined the team. Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick came close to helping Arsenal draw against Liverpool, showing the team's set-piece and defensive strength has carried on from last term.
Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard were only fit enough for the bench, but Mikel Arteta's performance will be judged harshly but fairly in the coming weeks as he navigates this challenging period.
This month will be a true test of Arsenal's credentials to lift silverware come May. The Gunners' record-breaking summer splurge on over £250m worth of talent, including the signing of Havertz, Saka, and Eze, has given fans hope for a successful season.
Mikel Arteta, the boss of Arsenal, will need to make the most of the squad depth to ensure the team can continue to compete at the top of the table. The upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining whether Arsenal can overcome their injury woes and challenge for honours in the 2022/23 season.
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