Arsenal Defender Saliba Out for Extended Period, Says Club
Arsenal said the France defender will begin rehabilitation immediately after specialists ruled out surgery, and his absence could last up to five months, reports said.
- Arsenal center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an 'extended period' in rehabilitation, the defending Premier League champions confirmed Wednesday.
- The 25-year-old French defender sustained the back injury during a World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.
- Saliba was instrumental to Arsenal's Premier League title win last season and has been a hugely important player for the Gunners in recent years.
- Manager Mikel Arteta's team is reportedly searching for a replacement, with Ezri Konsa emerging as a potential target to strengthen the squad.
- Starting their title defense on Aug. 21 against Coventry, the Gunners will likely be without Saliba for the beginning of the 2026/27 season.
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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is keen on signing John Stones or Ezri Konsa, following news that William Saliba will be out for an extended period. Saliba has opted not to have surgery after injuring his back while playing for France at the 2026 World Cup. But the 25-year-old defender is facing a lengthy period of […] Transfer: Arteta chasing two EPL defenders after Saliba injury blow
Arsenal defender Saliba out for extended period
Arsenal and France defender William Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a back injury during the World Cup, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Saliba was hampered by the injury throughout the tournament in the United States, limiting his training, before he was substituted after 30 minutes of France’s semi-final […]
The English club of Arsenal announced this Wednesday that Frenchman William Saliba would be absent for an extended period of time due to his back injury.
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