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Arsenal's Saliba Out Long-Term After World Cup Back Injury

7/23/2026

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Arsenal announced defender William Saliba will miss an extended period after a back injury at the 2026 World Cup.
London specialists said surgery is unnecessary and a managed recovery will begin.
Saliba left after 30 minutes of France’s 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain and missed the bronze-match loss to England.
Arsenal will defend the Premier League at home against Coventry City on August 21.

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Arsenal announced defender William Saliba will miss an extended period after a back injury at the 2026 World Cup.
London specialists said surgery is unnecessary and a managed recovery will begin.
Saliba left after 30 minutes of France’s 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain and missed the bronze-match loss to England.
Arsenal will defend the Premier League at home against Coventry City on August 21.