William Saliba may require back surgery after World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Arsenal center-back William Saliba could undergo surgery following the World Cup due to a worsening back issue. Although Saliba completed 120 minutes in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, his pain has intensified. This situation raised concerns about his World Cup availability, though recent tests were positive. Arsenal has anticipated that Saliba would not be available after the tournament, indicating a possible surgery at the end of the summer. While it appears he will participate in the World Cup for France, his presence for the start of the Premier League season is now uncertain.
- •William Saliba has been managing a back issue for weeks.
- •He played the full UEFA Champions League final against PSG.
- •Tests this week showed positive results for Saliba.
- •Arsenal expects Saliba may need surgery after the World Cup.
- •His availability for the Premier League start is now in question.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal star could face surgery after World Cup
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s William Saliba may undergo post-World Cup back surgery
"William Saliba is reportedly set for surgery after the World Cup, putting the start of the 2026/27 campaign in doubt for the Arsenal defender.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueFoll...
"Arsenal centre-back William Saliba (25) could be set for surgery post-World Cup, as per a report from L’Équipe.Saliba has been managing a back issue for several weeks, and whilst it did not preven...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:20 PMArsenal star could face surgery after World Cup
William Saliba is reportedly set for surgery after the World Cup, putting the start of the 2026/27 campaign in doubt for the Arsenal defender.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueFoll...
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:00 AMArsenal’s William Saliba may undergo post-World Cup back surgery
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba (25) could be set for surgery post-World Cup, as per a report from L’Équipe.Saliba has been managing a back issue for several weeks, and whilst it did not preven...
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