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Arsenal manager Edu says the club needs talks with center back William Saliba in light of the defender’s continued failure to participate in Mikel Arteta’s plans.
Saliba he signed with the Gunners 18 months ago for a fee believed to be £ 27 million.
It was immediately transferred to Saint-Etienne.
His time in France, under Claude Puel, came to an end in July 2020. And when he was presented with Arsenal’s number 4 jersey, he had high hopes that it would make a big impact.
However, he still has a single minute to play for the club. And there are no immediate signs that Saliba will be called soon by Arteta.
In fact, the Gunners boss has hinted that the 19-year-old could return to France again.
Arteta said: “It is something that we are discussing at the moment. The best we can do. It will be decided soon. “
Saliba may have also hurt his chances during an Instagram chat with fellow Frenchman and fellow Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi.
“I send good wishes to the brother who was locked up like me,” Saliba said. That was a reference to Guendouzi also being frozen prior to his transfer on loan to Hertha Berlin.
Edu believes that the situation must now be resolved.
The Brazilian told a Arsenal fan forum: “Maybe I need a little more time.
“He is a brilliant talent. We have to talk to him and Mikel to plan for next year. “
Saliba laughs at the lack of playtime
Saliba showed a lighter view of his current situation in a recent video posted at Arsenal Youtube channel.
The young man joined his French compatriot Alexandre Lacazette, and the pair were asked to name famous players from their country to play for Arsenal.
Lacazette suggested Saliba, but the defender said, “I haven’t played yet!”
Lacazette then said: “Of course. Oh, but you signed! Does Saliba count or not?
Saliba replied, “No, because I didn’t play.”
Lacazette noted that signing for the club should guarantee their place on the roster. However, the defender again pointed out that he has not yet lined up with the first team.
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