William Saliba was in training with Arsenal on Tuesday morning, along with Max Dowman, who is eligible to face Slavia Praha in midweek.
Arsenal held an open training session in front of the media on Tuesday, as is standard the day before Champions League fixtures. The Gunners face Slavia Praha away from home on Wednesday.
The session provided some positive updates, most notably that William Saliba was fit to take part. Previous reports had revealed that Saliba is now back in full training, but it’s good to have the official confirmation.
None of Arsenal’s players to face Liverpool were absent here, suggesting there have been no significant injury setbacks. There was some doubt around Eberechi Eze’s fitness prior to the Liverpool game, but he was involved in Tuesday’s session.
Then Max Dowman was called up to take part, despite the fact he’s currently serving a three-match ban in the Premier League. As the suspension only applies to domestic matches, he’ll be free to face Slavia Praha on Wednesday if selected, and it seems he’s in contention.
24 players took part in Tuesday’s session, and there are 23 spots in the matchday squad. But the total of 24 included youth goalkeeper Remy Mitchell, who presumably won’t be called up given David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Illan Meslier are all fit.
That hypothetically leaves room for everyone else to be named, including Dowman and Saliba.
Players involved in Arsenal training on Tuesday
Goalkeepers
David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Illan Meslier, Remy Mitchell
Defenders
Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Ezri Konsa
Midfielders
Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard, Max Dowman, Bruno Guimaraes, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Forwards
Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres, Christos Tzolis, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke
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