Mikel Arteta admits William Saliba sustained injury BEFORE start of Arsenal’s defeat at Liverpool

With less than five minutes played in Anfield, the central defender fell on the lawn and he quickly became clear that he could not continue.

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Cristhian Mosquera was the man to replace the Subala back.

Saliba could join Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as the last absent from Arsenal.

“He came to this nearby touch line, just in front of the Arsenal canoe to establish a clearance and he stopped clumsily after this authorization and went down a few minutes later,” said the chief of football of Talksport live.

“Arsenal did not take any chance. Christian Mosquera, one of their summer signatures, immediately sent in his place. It looks like another muscle problem.

“We have already seen some in these first weeks of the season. No Saka for Arsenal this afternoon.

“Martin Odegaard, their captain, in good shape for a place on the bench. And, well, it’s a big game, isn’t it, for Mosquera to between.”

The legend of Arsenal, Perry Groves, added: “A huge setback. He looks muscular.

“Then you just hope it will not be too serious. But it’s a big and big test for Mosquera.

“Obviously, Gabriel, who is the captain today for Arsenal, he must assume responsibility. The young Mosquera needs to speak throughout the game.

“So, yes, it’s a huge and huge blow for Arsenal. But you get them in the season.

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“Now it will be a test of the team’s strength and depth.”

Dominik Szoboszlai scored Liverpool’s winning goal with an exceptional free kick in the 83rd minute.

It is a result that keeps Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with a 100%file.

Did Arsenal attempted a chance on Saliba?

However, Arteta’s post-match comments suggest that Arsenal has decided to play on the physical form of Saliba.

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The boss of the Gunners revealed that Saliba had suffered an injury before the start of the match.

“I am very disappointed with the result. I am very proud of my players,” Arteta told Sky Sports.

“The two (sets of) players had to dig at a level where there was nothing between the two. It was going to be decided by an individual error or a moment of magic.

“You cannot dominate here for 90 minutes, it’s impossible. At the end of the game, I said that we have to find a way to win these big games.

“You have to put the ball at the back of the net when you have it. We were much better than last year, much better. We have to put the ball at the back of the net if you want to win the game.

“We lost Martin (Odegaard), we lost Kai (Havertz), then we lost Bukayo (Saka). In the warm -up, we lost Saliba.”

The Gunners signed Mosquera as a defensive coverage earlier in summer.

And Talksport previously pointed out his interest in Piero Hincie from Bayer Leverkusen with the signature set which should be announced before the deadline on Monday.