William Saliba avoids surgery but faces extended recovery period
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
William Saliba will not have surgery for his back injury and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period. The injury has affected him since last season, as he played through pain while helping Arsenal secure the Premier League title. Saliba's participation in the World Cup following the season did not allow for proper recovery, ultimately leading to his recent condition. Arsenal will prioritize his rehabilitation before considering his return to training and could seek additional defensive options during his absence.
- •William Saliba will miss significant time recovering from a back injury.
- •He played through injury during the last season and the World Cup.
- •Arsenal plans to ensure a full recovery before his return.
- •Saliba's absence may prompt Arsenal to seek a new defender.
- •John Stones has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Saliba avoids surgery but he will be out for a long time
"William Saliba will not undergo surgery to repair his injured back, but the defender is expected to remain out of action for an extended period while he recovers from a problem that has affected him s...
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