What Saliba Said Before France Injury Substitution
The Arsenal defender had been managing the problem for most of 2026 and may need a medical procedure, sources said.
- On Tuesday, Saliba was forced off in the opening half-hour of France's semi-final defeat to Spain, ending his World Cup campaign after struggling with a back injury throughout the tournament.
- Julien Laurens reported that Saliba said "my back is gone, my back is gone" as he stopped playing, echoing a previous three-month absence in 2022/23 with a back problem.
- The defender made 50 appearances as Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the finals of the Champions League and League Cup this season, with the Gunners often struggling without him.
- France still has the third-place play-off on Saturday, but realistically, Saliba should withdraw from the camp completely to focus on his recovery rather than participate in the match.
- With just one month and one day until Arsenal plays Manchester City in the Community Shield, sources suggest Saliba may need a medical procedure, casting doubt on his availability.
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In the semifinal France-Spain, central defender William Saliba was forced to give up his place. The culprit: his back, which has made him suffer for months.
The elimination of France in the semifinal of the World Cup may have left an important drop also for the Arsenal. According to the French newspaper L'Equipe, the backpacker William Saliba will have to go through a back surgery and can stay away from the lawns for a period of four to five months. The defender, 25 years old, left the camp still in the first half of the defeat for 2 to 1 for Spain on Tuesday, after feeling severe pain. According to…
William Saliba was forced to abandon the World Cup semi-final against Spain. Now comes the next setback. According to L'Equipe, surgery and up to five months of absence are expected.
William Saliba, 25, was injured during the first semi-final. The prognosis is not looking good. According to L’Equipe, the Arsenal defender could miss half the season.
A Game-Ending Blow: France Defender William Saliba Leaves the Pitch After Experiencing a Non-Contact Back Injury
France defender William Saliba left the pitch after appearing to aggravate a back injury during the World Cup against Spain. The setback has raised fresh concerns about the Arsenal star's fitness as he awaits further evaluation.
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