William Saliba Receives First Career Red Card: Here is What You Need to Know
Arsenal defender William Saliba was sent off for the first time in his professional career during today’s Premier League match against Bournemouth.
Match Details
• Date: October 19, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM BST
• Venue: Vitality Stadium
Incident
Saliba received a straight red card in the 65th minute for a late tackle on Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier. The challenge was deemed reckless by referee Anthony Taylor.
Consequences
• Saliba will miss Arsenal’s next three domestic matches
• Arsenal’s defense will be without a key player for crucial fixtures
Post-Match Reactions
“It was an unfortunate incident,” Mikel Arteta said. “William will learn from this.”
“I didn’t intend to harm,” Saliba stated. “I apologize to my teammates and fans.”
