Arsenal dealt another fitness blow as second star ruled out of international duty through injury
The French Football Federation (FFF) have confirmed that William Saliba has withdrawn from international duty after picking up a toe injury. The Arsenal centre-back played 90 minutes in his side's 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday, dealing well with Erling Haaland as the Gunners secured an enormous victory. The win may have come at a cost, however, as the FFF have now confirmed that Saliba will not report for international duty and will instead remain with Arsenal for treatment. "William Saliba is not able to participate in the gathering of the French team which begins on Monday 9 October and which will see the Blues face the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday 13 in the part of qualifying for Euro 2024, then Scotland on Tuesday 17 October in a friendly, at the Decathlon Arena - Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Lille Metropole," a statement read. "The Arsenal defender suffers from pain in his right big toe. He will remain available to his club to treat this chronic inju...