India, July 16 -- With the 2026-27 season approaching, Arsenal have suffered a major blow, with their key defender William Saliba picking up a back injury while playing for France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Spain. As per reports, Saliba might need surgery, keeping him sidelined for four to five months. Despite managing a long-standing back issue, he started in six matches for the France national football team in this tournament. However, he was forced to withdraw from the semi-final, which Les Bleus lost 2-0.

Before leaving the pitch, Saliba reportedly said "my back is gone" twice, raising concerns over the severity of his injury. While he is almost certain to miss the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff for France, Ars...