# Arsenal's William Saliba Out for Extended Period with Back Injury

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-22
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13566125/william-saliba-injury-arsenal-confirm-france-international-will-miss-extended-period-after-returning-from-world-cup-with-back-problem
- Language: en
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Arsenal defender William Saliba has been ruled out for an extended period due to a back injury sustained during the World Cup. Saliba will undergo rehabilitation instead of surgery. The club is focused on supporting him to return to full fitness.

## Key takeaways

- Saliba suffered a back injury during the World Cup semi-final
- He will undergo a period of rehabilitation instead of surgery
- Arsenal is focused on supporting him to return to full fitness

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