Arsenal's Saliba Faces Post-World Cup Back Surgery

Arsenal defender William Saliba has been managing a persistent back issue, which reportedly worsened following his 120-minute performance in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the pain, recent medical examinations have cleared the 25-year-old center back to represent France at the World Cup this summer, where Les Bleus open Group I against Senegal on June 16.

However, Saliba is expected to undergo immediate back surgery once his international duties conclude. Arsenal officials are already aware that the required surgical intervention means the defender will likely miss the start of the club's next domestic campaign. forestarrow.help