Arsenal Defender William Saliba Faces Extended Layoff Due to Back Injury Sustained at World Cup
Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss an extended period after sustaining a back injury at the World Cup with France. The club confirmed that surgery is not required, but a managed recovery program will keep him sidelined.
The 25-year-old had been playing through pain for several weeks and aggravated the issue during France’s World Cup semi-final, forcing his premature exit. His absence will be a significant blow to Arsenal’s defensive lineup.