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Arsenal's Saliba sidelined after back surgery until 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:13 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Arsenal's Saliba sidelined after back surgery until 2027
Summary

Arsenal defender William Saliba is set to undergo back surgery, according to reports by 'L’Équipe' and 'The Athletic'. Saliba had been experiencing severe back pain, leading to his substitution during a semi-final match against Spain. He reportedly stated that his back was 'completely done for' after struggling with painkillers in prior matches. The surgery is expected to keep him out of action for 4-5 months, pushing his return to play until 2027.

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  • •Saliba will undergo back surgery after a semi-final match against Spain.
  • •He had been playing with strong painkillers prior to his injury.
  • •Recovery is expected to take 4-5 months.
  • •Saliba likely will not play for Arsenal again until 2027.
Latest Updates
  • 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal is yet to make a decision on how to treat Saliba
  • 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Reports: shock for World Cup star! Semi-finalist out injured until 2027
What they're saying
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William Saliba aggravated the back injury he has been managing for months during France’s World Cup semi-final match against Spain, and reports have now suggested that he may need to undergo surgery...

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Shock for Saliba! As both 'L’Équipe' and 'The Athletic' report, the Arsenal star will have to undergo back surgery. Saliba had already been substituted in the semi-final against Spain because of ba...

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