Arsenal will make a decision whether William Saliba (25) will have surgery on his chronic back problem after the FIFA World Cup, as per a report from L’Équipe.
Just after the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of May, there was a sudden concern about Saliba’s capacity to represent France at this summer’s World Cup. The concern, primarily, came from his entourage. The France national team medical team showed less concern, whilst Didier Deschamps has also struck a positive tone.
Whilst Saliba was not involved in the defeat to the Ivory Coast last Thursday – as was always planned – he is expected to start against Northern Ireland tonight. However, that is not to say that he does not continue to suffer from the back problem, as he has done for some time.
L’Équipe report that, during a session over the weekend, Saliba could be seen grimacing at certain moments of the training session at Clairefontaine.
At the end of the World Cup, a decision will have to be made. Arsenal will have the choice of a more conservative, long-term treatment or surgery.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
tohabcekt
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he's in the starting XI actually today 😂
he will regret
AFeryvBo7626
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He better go for the surgery now
Gannymalta
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If the injury is there already, why should World Cup strain it further before surgery? Sort out the problem now, use him fit later... even if that means missing on WC.
laqracka_
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In 2018 Samuel umtiti denied a surgory to win the world Cup. He did win though but that decision ended his carrier. I hope saliba doesn't follow his examples
he's in the starting XI actually today 😂
daudnpstuy
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He is the starting eleven now 🤧🤧
resabekpst
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In 2018 Samuel umtiti denied a surgory to win the world Cup. He did win though but that decision ended his carrier. I hope saliba doesn't follow his examples
Exactly, your career is paramount surely. I personally am shocked that he doesn’t get it sorted out now.
resabekpst
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I personally am shocked that he’s starting tonight against Northern Ireland, surely this is either a test for his fitness issues or plain stupidity.
nepalpstuz
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In 2018 Samuel umtiti denied a surgory to win the world Cup. He did win though but that decision ended his carrier. I hope saliba doesn't follow his examples
Wazabdmruy
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let him just get a surgery after world he can miss 2 months for the start of the season and get back at a clusial stages of the league
votdltuz
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France should play him frequently not regularly 🤷♂️💯👍
resabekpst
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I personally wish that he would put his club over his country. He could easily break down during the World Cup, and even pull out or play limited minutes. Surely his career should be his priority. He has got 2 more World Cup opportunities in front of him. Be sensible.!!!!
Wucbmptu
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Saliba shud get well soonest,hez the anchor for Arsenal.his absence has a negative impact on the gunners. France has many players to play,let them give him few minutes