William Saliba is not part of Arsenal’s squad to face Brentford in the Premier League as the Frenchman misses out due to illness.
Cristhian Mosquera takes his place in the team at the G-Tech Community Stadium as Mikel Arteta’s defensive depth continues to prove vital.
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The Spanish defender has stepped up on several occasions for the Gunners this season and should be more than good enough to replace Saliba.
However, there is no doubt that missing the 24-year-old is still a blow, and Arteta will be hoping the issue sees him miss just this match.
William Saliba misses Arsenal’s game vs Brentford
William Saliba has missed out on Arsenal’s trip across London to face Brentford due to illness, according to HandofArsenal.
The Gunners have still fielded a strong defence, with Piero Hincapie coming back into the team and Gabriel Magalhaes partnering Mosquera.
Mosquera has proven to be a bargain signing for Arsenal since his arrival, with the Gunners paying just £13 million to sign him.
The 21-year-old is already one of the best young defenders in the Premier League and should be raring to go against the Bees.
Elsewhere, Jurrien Timber also keeps his spot at right-back, and the other bit of big news is Eberechi Eze returning to the line-up.
The 27-year-old is given his first Premier League start in 10 matches and will be looking to make an impact from the off.
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have also been passed fit to make the bench, which is a huge boost for the Gunners.
Saka and Odegaard will both be ready to come off the bench in the event that the Gunners are chasing the game or require a goal.
Igor Thiago should be a tough test for Arsenal
The issue with missing Saliba is that Arsenal are having to face one of the most in-form players in the Premier League this season.
The Brazilian striker has 17 Premier League goals in 25 matches for the Bees this season, and it will be a stern task for Mosquera.
However, Mosquera has already proved himself against even better strikers, like Lautaro Martinez, just recently.
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