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Arsenal to decide on William Saliba's surgery after World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Arsenal to decide on William Saliba's surgery after World Cup

Summary

Arsenal will determine whether William Saliba will require surgery for a chronic back issue following the FIFA World Cup. Concerns regarding Saliba's fitness arose after Arsenal's UEFA Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Although he did not participate in the match against Ivory Coast, he is anticipated to play against Northern Ireland. Reports indicated that Saliba showed discomfort during a recent training session, leading to discussions about his long-term treatment options.

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By the Numbers

•Saliba is dealing with a chronic back problem.
•Arsenal's decision on surgery will come post-World Cup.
•Concerns over his fitness followed a Champions League defeat.
•He is expected to play against Northern Ireland tonight.
•Saliba exhibited signs of discomfort during training.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal to make decision on William Saliba surgery post-World Cup

What they're saying

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Arsenal will make a decision whether William Saliba (25) will have surgery on his chronic back problem after the FIFA World Cup, as per a report from L’Équipe.Just after the UEFA Champions League f...
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