Arsenal might be the top-flight club most impacted by the World Cup.
The North London side are nervously awaiting news on William Saliba’s condition; he had been dealing with a back complaint before the same injury cut short his involvement in the tournament.
The defender has yet to undergo evaluation by Arsenal’s medical staff, but any absence would be a significant blow—particularly given how vital his central defensive pairing with Gabriel is to the team’s style.
Concerns also surround the fitness of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who both navigated their own physical issues while helping England secure a third-place finish.
It appears unlikely that they will require extended rest after the competition, but Arsenal will keep a careful eye on them ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Leandro Trossard had an impressive tournament for Belgium, featuring in all six matches and netting twice as they reached the last eight, before the attacker completed a £15m transfer to Turkish side Besiktas.
Gabriel Martinelli is another forward Arsenal might consider offloading this summer; he demonstrated glimpses of his ability while representing Brazil.
During the tournament, Carlo Ancelotti deployed the wide player in a more central position, a factor that could make him even more appealing to interested clubs.
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