William Saliba, the Arsenal defender who has been with the club since he was just 15 years old, is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained during the Europa League match against Dinamo Zagreb.

The 20-year-old defender had to be replaced by Calum Chambers after being substituted off in the first half of the game and it seemed that his return to fitness may have been delayed due to the injury.

However, according to reports from French outlet L'Equipe, Saliba's knee problem could be resolved sooner than expected. The report claims that the player will undergo surgery to repair the damage to his knee ligaments, which should help him recover faster.

Despite this setback, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains optimistic about Saliba's recovery. He told reporters ahead of the Premier League match against Crystal Palace that the player would need time to fully recover but added that he believes Saliba can make a full recovery.

Arsenal fans will hope that Saliba can make a swift recovery and return to the team as soon as possible. His presence on the pitch will undoubtedly boost the team's defensive solidity, and his versatility means that he can play at both centre-back positions.

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