India, July 23 -- Arsenal, on Wednesday 22nd July, stated William Saliba's injury. The Premier League champions revealed that the French defender will be skipping the option to undergo back surgery but will be sidelined for an extended period. The 25-year-old was part of the France squad that finished fourth at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2026. However, he was substituted in the first half of the semi-final, where Les Bleues lost to eventual champions Spain.

Arsenal issues update on William Saliba's injury

In their statement, the North London club announced that the 25-year-old defender has returned to the club following the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Having suffered a back injury during the tournament, Saliba is expected...