EPL: I want to play as starter – Arsenal star warns Mikel Arteta

 


Arsenal star, William Saliba has warned manager, Mikel Arteta, that he wants to play as a starter at the Emirates next season.

Saliba said he would not be a benchwarmer for Arsenal when next season starts as he looks to book his spot on France’s flight to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The defender is currently on loan at Marseille and has been impressive for the French Ligue 1 club.

Saliba is set to return to Arsenal in the summer and stake his claim for a place in Arteta’s starting XI.

Speaking on the prospect of returning to Arsenal in a World Cup year, Saliba told L’Equipe: “Of course, I can’t just be on the bench at Arsenal and be happy.

“I want to play as a starter. After that, if I get into the rotation as a substitute, it’s not like staying with the Under-23s and never being in the squad.”

Asked about Saliba following his call-up for France ahead of their participation at the 2022 World Cup, Arteta said on Thursday: “We are really aware of what he is doing, how he is developing. He is our player and we are really happy with the decision that we made.”

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