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 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.
- •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.
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