Arsenal injury update: Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba latest news and return dates

Arsenal have a new injury concern as the second international break of the season approaches.

Before Arsenal welcome Hull to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, they travel to Prague to face Slavia Praha as the league phase of this season’s Champions League reaches the halfway point.

Eberechi Eze

However, not only was Eze dropped in favour of the returning Tzolis, he remained on the bench throughout.

Speaking after the game, Arteta revealed the England international had been dealing with an injury concern of his own.

Eberechi Eze was an unused substitute in Arsenal’s win over Liverpool

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“We had an issue with Ebs as well that it was incredible that he was in the squad today,” the Arsenal manager said. “I want to give credit to all the medical and the performance team because what they're doing with those boys is incredible, every three days to keep everybody at this level.

“That’s why these are the margins sometimes where you win a football match and not when you have somebody available or not.”

The fact that Eze was fit enough for the bench suggests his injury is not too serious and should be in contention to face Slavia Praha, though Arteta should provide a further update after Tuesday’s open training session.

Potential return date: Wednesday November 4, vs Slavia Prague (A)

Bukayo Saka

He is not expected to feature against either Slavia Prague or Hull before the international break, but fans are still in the dark as to how long he will be sidelined for.

Bukayo Saka is out indefinitely for Arsenal with a quad injury

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“Afterwards we'll know more about it."

Potential return date: Unknown

William Saliba

William Saliba has yet to play for Arsenal this season due to a long-term back injury that he exacerbated while on duty for France at the World Cup finals this summer.

He was able to avoid surgery and has recently resumed working individually back out on the grass at Arsenal’s training ground as he steps up his recovery.

“Next week, we have another MRI with him to see how the healing process is at the moment,” Arteta said.

William Saliba has not played for Arsenal since last season’s Champions League final

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“Every sign so far has been very, very positive. It will be great to have him."