William Saliba was delighted to make a profitable return to Premier League motion in Arsenal’s win over Nottingham Forest.
The France defender missed the closing weeks of final season with a again harm and his absence was felt as Arsenal slipped from the highest of the desk to complete 5 factors behind champions Manchester Metropolis.
Up till his harm, the Gunners had been settled on the summit and Saliba had fashioned a formidable defensive partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes.
Saliba returned to the crew for the 2-1 win over Forest, offering the help for Bukayo Saka’s gorgeous strike after Eddie Nketiah’s deflected effort had damaged the impasse.
“I’m actually, actually completely happy,” he stated of his aggressive return.
“I’m not 100 per cent in the mean time, however I give every thing to return again, as a result of it’s been a very long time. I didn’t play as I used to be injured, and I’m so completely happy to be with the crew. The crew and the workers helped me to get higher and get again to my greatest.
“It’s at all times higher (to play at dwelling). You don’t really feel stress, you don’t really feel any ache, it’s good.”
Arsenal had regarded in management towards the guests till substitute Taiwo Awoniyi pulled a objective again with eight minutes remaining to present the guests hope of wrestling again an unlikely level.
Finally, the hosts held on and Saliba was happy to begin the marketing campaign with a victory.
“It was actually good to begin the season with a win,” he added.
“It’s by no means straightforward to win the primary recreation within the league, and we’ve got completed a very good recreation. Sadly, we conceded a objective within the final 10 minutes, but it surely’s okay, we be taught and can enhance for the subsequent recreation.”
Forest are aiming so as to add to their squad earlier than the switch deadline, having handed debuts to Ola Aina, Anthony Elanga and Matt Turner. The latter was happy to make his bow towards Arsenal, whom he left for the Metropolis Floor earlier final week.
“Debut and Prem debut. A dream was lastly realised yesterday,” he stated on Instagram.
“Thanks to the Forest followers who made the journey! See you on the Metropolis Floor on Friday.
“Additionally simply needed to say thanks for the nice and cozy welcome again to the Emirates, it was really a big day for me and my household.”
