Arsenal received a heavy blow before the start of the new season, after it was officially announced that its French defender, William Saliba, had suffered a back injury, which will keep him out of the field for quite a while, awaiting the completion of his treatment and rehabilitation programme.
The London club explained in its statement that Saliba suffered the injury while participating with the French national team in the 2026 World Cup competitions, before medical examinations proved that he needed a break. Treatment and rehabilitation, without revealing a specific date for his return to the stadiums.
Arsenal indicated that the medical staff decided to limit themselves to conservative treatment at the current stage, after ruling out the option of surgical intervention, provided that the player undergoes continuous medical follow-up during the coming period to evaluate the development of his condition.
The absence of Saliba represents a great loss for coach Mikel Arteta, in light of the position that the French defender occupies within the back line, after he was one of the most prominent members of the team during recent seasons thanks to His stable levels and leadership role in the defensive system.
According to reports, Arsenal management has already begun studying a number of options available in the summer transfer market, in anticipation of Saliba’s absence for a period that may extend to several months, and a desire to strengthen the defensive line before the start of the new season.
The French defender will continue his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the club’s medical staff, in the hope of regaining his readiness and returning to the stadiums as soon as possible, while Arsenal fans await the date of the recovery of one of the most important pillars of the team. Defensive.