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Arsenal's preparations for their Champions League trip to Slavia Prague began at London Colney on Tuesday, with the squad feeling positive after their 1-0 win at Anfield on Sunday. William Saliba returned to first-team training after a four-month absence due to a back injury. The team's morale was high, and they were looking forward to the upcoming match.

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Arsenal's preparations for their Champions League trip to Slavia Prague began at London Colney on Tuesday, with the squad feeling positive after their 1-0 win at Anfield on Sunday. William Saliba returned to first-team training after a four-month absence due to a back injury. The team's morale was high, and they were looking forward to the upcoming match. Saliba's return was seen as a boost.

Former Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo visited the training session, where he was warmly received by Mikel Arteta and William Saliba. Sanogo, who played for Arsenal from 2013 to 2017, shared a hug with both Arteta and Saliba, indicating a friendly relationship. He is considered a cult hero among Arsenal fans due to his past performances. Sanogo's visit added to the positive atmosphere at the training session.

Sanogo's career has taken him to various countries since leaving Arsenal in 2017, including Armenia, China, and Brazil. He has been a free agent since July 2025 after leaving Amazonas FC. Although he hasn't officially retired, his visit to the Arsenal training session showed he still maintains connections with the club. Mikel Arteta is expected to provide an update on Saliba's availability for the Prague trip in his pre-match press conference.

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Arsenal began their preparations for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Slavia Prague at London Colney on Tuesday, and there was a familiar face watching on. The squad are flying high after Sunday’s 1-0 win at Anfield, their first victory there in 14 years. They had more good news on Tuesday, too, with William Saliba back in first-team training after four months out with a back injury. But Saliba wasn’t the only Frenchman drawing attention. Former striker Yaya Sanogo dropped by to watch the session. In clips shared on social media by Hayters TV, he was greeted with hugs and smiles from Mikel Arteta, whom he played with during his four-year stint in north London.

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