In a boost for Arsenal, defender William Saliba has made a return to training, alongside a number of his injured teammates.

Following a debilitating back injury that saw him out for the final months of the last campaign, his return ahead of pre-season is a welcome sight.

William Saliba returns to training (via Arsenal.com)
William Saliba returns to training (via
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  • Defender William Saliba returns to training, boosting Arsenal’s pre-season plans.
  • Saliba’s return from injury marks a significant turn of events for Arsenal after missing out on the Premier League title last season.
  • Alongside Saliba, fellow Gunners Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Gabriel Martinelli also return to training after injuries.

Saliba re-joins Arsenal training

French defender William Saliba has made a return to training.

Saliba’s absence during the final months of the 2022/23 season, due to a back injury incurred in a Europa League match against Sporting CP, played a key role in Arsenal’s loss of the Premier League title to Manchester City.

The 21-year-old’s return could not be more timely, as he’s expected to accompany the team to Germany next week for Arsenal’s pre-season training camp.

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Saliba’s comeback, which is expected to be celebrated with the signing of a new four-year contract with the Gunners, has elicited excitement among the team and the fans alike.

Teammates back from injury

Takehiro Tomiyasu returns to training (via Arsenal.com)
Takehiro Tomiyasu returns to training (via Arsenal.com)

Joining Saliba in making a comeback are Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Martinelli, who were also sidelined due to injuries last season.

Gabriel Martinelli returns to training (via Arsenal.com)
Gabriel Martinelli returns to training (via Arsenal.com)

Tomiyasu is also a particular welcome addition as there were rumours his knee injury could keep him out until October. Arsenal, however, always expected him back in time for pre-season.

Oleksandr Zinchenko returns to training (via Arsenal.com)
Oleksandr Zinchenko returns to training (via Arsenal.com)

New contracts boost team morale

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates at full time after scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates at full time after scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

In addition to Saliba, Reiss Nelson is set to sign a new contract with Arsenal.

Like Saliba, Nelson is expected to sign a new contract, most likely this week.

As the pre-season unfolds, Arsenal fans and teammates alike will keep a keen eye on Saliba, whose recovery and return to training may well prove a turning point for the club’s fortunes.

It is safe to say that his return to the fold has been another welcome shot in the arm for Arsenal.

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