Saliba out for extended period with back injury

Arsenal confirm defender will miss significant time after World Cup setback.

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What happened. Arsenal confirmed William Saliba suffered a back injury that will require a period of rehabilitation but not surgery, and he is expected to be out for an extended period.

• Saliba managed only 30 minutes in France's World Cup semi-final loss.
• He walked off with the physio and was replaced by Maxence Lacroix.
• The back issue had plagued him throughout the tournament.

Arsenal will assess Saliba's recovery timeline as they prepare for the new season.

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