Arsenal seeks replacement defender after Saliba suffers back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
William Saliba is facing a potential five-month absence due to a serious back fracture, prompting Arsenal to seek a replacement from the Premier League. Saliba's injury is significant, leaving the team without a key player at the start of the new season. Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace has emerged as a target, having experience that could bolster Arsenal's defense. The club is evaluating their options for strengthening the backline as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
- •William Saliba may miss up to five months due to injury.
- •Arsenal is pursuing a defensive replacement ahead of the season.
- •Maxence Lacroix is a key target from Crystal Palace.
- •The club aims to maintain squad strength amid absences.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal eyeing London-based French defender after Saliba injury
"William Saliba could be sidelined for up to five months after suffering a serious back fracture, with Arsenal now looking for a replacement for the defender from the Premier League.Saliba is a vital p...
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