Saliba Out for Extended Period with Back Injury The news that William Saliba will be out for an extended period with a back injury is a significant blow to Arsenal.
It also underscores a wider concern about the physical toll on defenders in modern football, particularly after exertions like those experienced by Saliba during France's World Cup semi final run.
Saliba was substituted in the 30th minute of that match, and his subsequent injury has been described as not requiring surgery.