Saliba started and played the entire game on Sunday’s victory over Manchester City, and he was outstanding in his matchup with Erling Haaland at the Emirates.

A ‘chronic’ toe ιnjury forced the defender out of Didier Deschamps’ squad for the games against the Netherlands and Scotland, the French Football Federation confirmed shortly after full time.

Saliba reportedly did not sustain the ailment during the weekend and has been dealing with it for several weeks, as reported by the Evening Standard.

According to the article, Saliba thinks he’ll be good to go for Saturday’s trip to Stamford Bridge.

During the international break, he will be staying in north London along with many other Arsenal players to work on their fitness.

After England’s victory over City on Sunday, Bukayo Saka decided to leave the team.

Mikel Arteta confirmed in his postgame press conference that the winger would not be playing in England’s upcoming matches against Australia and Italy.

Saka, along with the rest of the England squad, arrived to St. George’s Park on a Monday afternoon.

“It was agreed that the player would continue his rehabilitation at his club,” the FA added. A replacement is not in the works.

Meanwhile, Leandro Trossard left Sunday’s game at halftime due to an ιnjury. He is no longer playing for Belgium.

Even though he was selected for Brazil’s next matches, Gabriel Martinelli, who came off the bench to replace Trossard and score the winner over the weekend, will remain at the club to improve on his health after missing five games prior to Sunday.