Saliba began training on his own last month after a back injury he sustained at the World Cup, and has since resumed full training. The Guardian says he also played 45 minutes of a match behind closed doors last week.
Arteta has insisted he has no doubts that Saliba is primed to return. The Guardian reports the defender is set to be involved after a lengthy absence, though his place in the match in Prague is not yet settled.
WHY IT MATTERS
A fit Saliba would strengthen Arsenal's central defence after an extended spell out, and his involvement in Prague would be a clear signal of how close he is to full availability.
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