Arsenal's William Saliba faces lengthy absence due to back injury
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Arsenal's William Saliba will miss an extended period due to a back injury following his return from the World Cup. The club confirmed the 25-year-old underwent extensive medical consultations and will begin a rehabilitation program instead of undergoing surgery. Sources estimate Saliba could be sidelined for around three to four months. His absence poses a significant challenge for manager Mikel Arteta as the Premier League season approaches, necessitating a defensive reshuffle in the squad. The club is focusing on supporting Saliba's recovery, aiming for his return later in the season.
- •William Saliba sustained a back injury during World Cup duty.
- •Arsenal confirmed he will be out for around three to four months.
- •Saliba will follow a managed rehabilitation program.
- •His injury could lead to a defensive reshuffle for Arsenal.
- •Arsenal aims for Saliba's return later in the season.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal defender William Saliba to be sidelined for 'extended period' because of back injury
- 9:32 PMESPN Soccer — Arsenal say Saliba won't need surgery on back
- 8:33 PMBBC Sport — Saliba to miss extended period with back injury
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Official | William Saliba set to be out for extended period but will not undergo surgery
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal dealt major injury blow with Saliba set for lengthy spell out
"Arsenal center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an "extended period” in rehabilitation, the defending Premier League champions said Wednesday. Arsenal confirmed in a medical update that Saliba sustained a back injury. “Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery program,” Arsenal said in a statement.
"In an official statement, Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba (25) will not undergo surgery on his chronic back injury. Despite not needing surgery, the French international defender is set for...
"Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period with a back injury. The France international has returned to London following his country’s run to the semi-finals...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 10:05 PMArsenal defender William Saliba to be sidelined for 'extended period' because of back injury
Arsenal center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an "extended period” in rehabilitation, the defending Premier League champions said Wednesday. Arsenal confirmed in a medical update that Saliba sustained a back injury. “Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery program,” Arsenal said in a statement.
- ESPN SoccerJul 22, 2026, 9:32 PMArsenal say Saliba won't need surgery on back
Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will not require back injury but will be out for an extended period.
- BBC SportJul 22, 2026, 8:33 PMSaliba to miss extended period with back injury
Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:30 PMOfficial | William Saliba set to be out for extended period but will not undergo surgery
In an official statement, Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba (25) will not undergo surgery on his chronic back injury. Despite not needing surgery, the French international defender is set for...
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:20 PMArsenal dealt major injury blow with Saliba set for lengthy spell out
Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period with a back injury. The France international has returned to London following his country’s run to the semi-finals...
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