Saliba features for Arsenal Under-21s as manager praises his professionalism
William Saliba played 45 minutes for Arsenal Under-21s against Aston Villa in Borehamwood as he continued to regain fitness after an absence of three and a half months. Manager David Horseman praised his professionalism, humility and work with the young players.
William Saliba played 45 minutes for Arsenal Under-21s against Aston Villa in Borehamwood as he continued to regain fitness after an absence of three and a half months. Team manager David Horseman praised his professionalism, humility and work with the young players.
Horseman explained that Saliba’s appearance for the youth team had been planned, noting that he came off at half-time and would soon return to the first team. He also highlighted Saliba’s readiness, communication on the pitch and passing quality, saying his conduct set an example for the other players.
Saliba helped Arsenal Under-21s secure their first league win of the season, with Marli Salmon and Max Dowman also featuring. Dowman, Malik Hachi and Evan Mooney scored, while Andre Harriman-Annous netted twice. Saliba had returned to the first-team squad for last week’s match against Slavia Prague, then was selected to play for the Under-21s to get some minutes.