Arsenal Defender Saliba Out for Extended Period, Says Club
Arsenal said the France international will enter managed rehabilitation after assessments ruled out back surgery.
- 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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Yakima Herald-Republic
Arsenal defender William Saliba to be sidelined for 'extended period' because of back injury
Defending Premier League champion Arsenal says center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an “extended period” in rehabilitation. The 25-year-old France international was substituted out of his national team’s 2-0 semifinal loss to France at the World…
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Free Malaysia Today NewsArsenal defender Saliba out for extended period, says club
July 22 : 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 sub
Frenchmen are happy with their journey and continue with Arsenal for a long time.
William Saliba, 25, was ruled out of the World Cup semi-final with an injury. Now Arsenal have announced that the Frenchman will be out for an extended period.
William Saliba's World Cup campaign ended prematurely due to injury. Now Arsenal have come with the grim news. The Frenchman will be out for a long period.
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