Arsenal defender Saliba out for extended period, says club

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - France v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 14, 2026 France's William Saliba reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Hannah Mckay 23 Jul 2026 05:36AM July 22 : Arsenal and France defender William Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a back injury during the World Cup, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.Saliba was hampered by the injury throughout the tournament in the United States, limiting his training, before he was substituted after 30 minutes of France's semi-final defeat by Spain and missed the third-place playoff loss to England."Subsequent specialist reviews on William's return to London this week have confirmed that he has suffered a back injury which will require a period o