Arsenal centre-back William Saliba was not included in the squad for the Premier League clash against Brighton, following an ankle injury he sustained during Arsenal's recent victory over Chelsea. The injury occurred after Saliba scored his first goal of the season in the match, where Arsenal triumphed 2-1, reaffirming their lead in the league standings. Saliba's absence was a notable surprise for fans, given his recent contribution to the team's success.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, clarified that Saliba's injury resulted from rolling his ankle late in the match against Chelsea. Although he completed the game, Arteta indicated that Saliba was in significant discomfort, which led to the decision to rest him for the Brighton match as a precautionary measure. This change involved Cristhian Mosquera stepping in to fill Saliba's position in the starting lineup.

The decision to sit out Saliba is considered precautionary, and it is not believed that his injury is serious. As Arsenal continues to compete at the top of the Premier League table, managing player fitness will be crucial as they aim to retain their lead amidst a tightly contested season, making Saliba's health an important factor moving forward.