Mikel Arteta, the coach of Arsenal, will be anxiously awaiting news on William Saliba's status for Sunday's Premier League matchup against Crystal Palace at the Emirates.
Due to a back problem, the Frenchman was forced to leave during Thursday's Europa League loss to Sporting Lisbon.
Takehiro Tomiyasu's forced exit due to a knee ailment that looks to be far more severe happened before Saliba's departure.
A'serious' injury to the defender was revealed by Mikel Arteta as the Japan international departed the Emirates on crutches.
When Arsenal was eliminated from Europe, Gabriel, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Leandro Trossard all sustained injuries.
The three are reportedly expected to be ready for Sunday's crucial matchup with the Eagles.
Saliba will be evaluated on Sunday morning before a decision is made on the Frenchman, even if Tomiyasu is definitely out.
Given how important Saliba is to Arsenal's back four and the fact that there will be an international break after Sunday's game, Arteta may be hesitant to risk him.
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