Arsenal plans extended rest for Saka, Rice, and Saliba until first international break

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and William Saliba until October to allow them to recover from the World Cup, a major blow that has forced manager Mikel Arteta to prioritize three key signings in the summer transfer window.

Arsenal are set to navigate the opening month of the season without Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and William Saliba.

According to internal club updates, the Gunners have prioritized extended recovery for the trio following their exhaustive 2026 World Cup campaigns, meaning they are highly unlikely to feature competitively until the conclusion of the October international window.​

This enforced absence sidelines the pivotal framework of Mikel Arteta’s squad for six high-stakes fixtures, beginning with the FA Community Shield against Manchester City.

The London giants must also face Coventry City, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Sunderland, and Brighton without them, directly prompting Arteta to aggressively target a new center-back, central midfielder, and winger this summer.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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