Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss an extended period due to a back injury sustained during the World Cup, though surgery is not required.
Key facts
- •William Saliba was substituted in the 30th minute of France's World Cup semi-final against Spain.
- •Specialist assessments confirmed Saliba does not require surgery for his back injury.
- •Ben White has resumed pre-season training after recovering from a knee injury sustained in May.
- •Jurrien Timber remains sidelined while rehabilitating a groin injury.
- •Piero Hincapie is scheduled to return to training within the next week following Ecuador's World Cup elimination.
Arsenal has announced that central defender William Saliba will be out for an extended period following a back injury. The France international sustained the injury during his team's World Cup semi-final match against Spain, where he was substituted in the 30th minute.
Recovery and Treatment Plan
Following his return to London, specialist reviews confirmed the injury requires a period of rehabilitation. Arsenal stated that surgery is not recommended, and Saliba has begun a managed recovery program immediately. The club noted that staff are focused on supporting his return to full fitness.
Updates on Other Arsenal Players
Ben White has returned to pre-season training following a knee injury that kept him out of the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber continues to rehabilitate a groin injury, and Piero Hincapie is expected to return to training within the next week. Cristhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori, and Gabriel Magalhaes are also available or expected to join the squad soon.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sky Sports Football.
