Thierry Henry decision could see William Saliba miss start of next season for Arsenal

Thierry Henry could indirectly cause William Saliba to miss the start of the 2024/25 season with Arsenal.And while Arsenal will hope to keep him fully fit and available for the remainder of this term, they may have to do without him at the beginning of next season.It has been reported that Henry is interested in naming Saliba in his squad for the football tournament, which takes place from July 26 to August 9.

Squad selection rules for the Olympics are different to that of other competitive tournaments, as players are primarily aged under the age of 23 - hence Henry's involvement as France U21 boss.While Saliba will be overage by the time the tournament kicks off - he turns 23 on March 24 - eligibility timeframes means he is able to play as an under-23 player in Paris.There are, however, a number of complications involved that could thwart the Arsenal star's Olympic dream.

The first of those is this summer's Euro 2024 tournament, which takes place in Germany from June 14 to July 14. If France go all the way to the final, there will be only 12 days of rest between the conclusion of that tournament and the beginning of the spectacle in Paris. Should Les Bleus fail to reach the final, of course, the situation is slightly different.

It is unclear as to whether the Gunners would do that, although the first game of the Premier League season is scheduled for August 17 - just eight days after the Olympics tournament ends.As a result, Saliba would have to miss the beginning of the 2024/25 campaign if he was to take part in what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Paris this summer.

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.Arsenal could save £50million next summer on William Saliba understudy

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