Saliba returns to action this Sunday with Arsenal Under-21s
Out since the World Cup, Saliba will play for Arsenal's U21s because Arteta wants him to build minutes before the international break.
William Saliba will play for Arsenal's Under-21 side this Sunday, 8 November, according to L'Équipe. The French centre-back has not played a minute of competitive football this season since his World Cup injury, and was left out of the 1-0 win over Hull City.
Arteta, who revealed the plan after the match, said the defender needs minutes and preferred he gets them with the U21s so he is fully fit for the international break.
Metro adds that Zinedine Zidane has not called him up for France's two Nations League matches, so he will stay in north London during the break.
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