Mohammed Salisu's Premier League experience key for Monaco’s clash with Arsenal

AS Monaco manager Adi Hutter has expressed confidence in Mohammed Salisu's English football experience as the team gears up for their UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal.

The Ghanaian international, who joined Monaco from Southampton in 2023, will return to England for the first time since his move and is expected to play a crucial role in the game at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

Hutter emphasized the importance of Salisu’s Premier League background, highlighting him as a key asset in Monaco’s quest to challenge the Gunners.

"We have with us Thilo Kehrer and Mohammed Salisu, who know the Premier League very well, as does Takumi Minamino," said the Monaco boss. "But we also have our two Brazilian full-backs and Aleksandr Golovin, who are experienced players.

We have a very good mix in our squad between these more capped players and our young talents."

Salisu spent three seasons at Southampton, adapting to the rigors of English football, before moving to Monaco. Though he initially struggled with injuries, the Ghanaian defender has since established himself as a key figure in Hutter’s team.

His strong performances have extended to the Champions League, where he has already scored once and earned a spot in the Team of the Week on matchday four.

As Monaco aims to secure a vital result against Arsenal, Salisu's familiarity with the Premier League’s style and intensity will likely play a significant role in the French side’s approach.

His resurgence at Monaco and growing influence in European competition underscore his value to the team and the challenges he poses to Arsenal’s formidable attack.