Arteta backs Saliba’s readiness to return for Arsenal at Slavia Prague

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence that defender William Saliba is ready to return after a lengthy injury absence stemming from a back injury sustained at the World Cup. The 25-year-old France international travelled with Arsenal's squad to face Slavia Prague in the Czech capital and has already played 45 minutes in a closed-doors match last week. Saliba had been training individually last month before resuming full training, though it remains uncertain whether he will feature in the upcoming fixture.