Arsenal have confirmed William Saliba will be out for an extended period with a back injury.
However, the France international central defender is not expected to have surgery, according to a club statement.
Saliba was substituted in the 30th minute of France's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.
"William Saliba has returned to us from World Cup duty, where he played an integral role in France reaching the semi-finals of the competition," the Arsenal statement reads.
"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 of rehabilitation.
"Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery programme.
"William's rehabilitation will commence immediately, with continual management of his injury, and he is expected to be out of action for an extended period.
"Everyone is fully focused on supporting William to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible."
junior2501
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No he's not, gabi does the tackling while saliba positions and backups, saliba is also way faster and we most chances against us comes from counters
ur right but his role won't damage the team in a big way like Gabriel just remember how many times when he went injury and arsenal started dropping points but never the same when it's saliba
ColinsGooner
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Get well soon Willo,we know you are strong and can come back ealier
AbSixers
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arsenal will survive without him Gabriel is the back bone of that defense
of course, arsenal will survive until he recovers. because timber can play a center back and mosquera can also fill in the gap. you are Liverpool fan and you should face your team. nobody is asking you who is the back bone of arsenal defense. saliba and Gabriel are complementing each other well
AbSixers
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This is very unfortunate, but it's also a chance for fans to see the value of Saliba. After that extended period, I am sure that there will be no debate between Saliba and Gabriel about who's better.
what type of comment is this, coming from an arsenal fan. so you'll be happy if arsenal is having a problem at the back line because of saliba absent just for you to have a point to proof that saliba is a better defender than Gabriel...I am an arsenal fan and no football fans will underestimate what saliba is doing. so there is debate between them
Maplmoprsz
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We will miss him. We will not miss him because we are going to get another smart defender who will play with inspiration and guts.. Get well soon, saliba♥️👌
hoydeklz
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Saliba understanding of the game is phenomenal. He is very calm and he reads the game well. Everyone will rate saliba ahead of Gabriel because of his understanding of the game. Best defender in the Premier league. Arsenal will struggle without him. We wish him quick recovery.
hoydeklz
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This is very unfortunate, but it's also a chance for fans to see the value of Saliba. After that extended period, I am sure that there will be no debate between Saliba and Gabriel about who's better.
There was never a debate between the two. They both compliment each other and besides saliba keeps the defence calm while Gabriel is the aggressive defender. I love both but saliba read the game more better than Gabriel that is while his market value is more than Gabriel.
Pecelrtuz
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Back problems 🙆🙆 quick recovery bro hope u come back stronger ur still young to stop bcoz of back problem
behbknrt
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quick recovery Saliba.
LamineYamaI
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German Legend Thomas Müller speaks about referees favoring Messi: "We were already leading against Argentina, and Lionel Messi was standing right next to me. The ball bounced off the ground and then hit my hand, which was in this position. The referee immediately showed me a yellow card, and I think the reason was simply because Messi was standing next to me. We were already trailing 2–0, so it felt like, Come on, help us out a little
Daaacdmnt
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Get well soon Saliba 🌹🌹🌹💖
Ruuablmty
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arsenal will survive without him Gabriel is the back bone of that defense
You know nothing about football.Presently,he is the best defender in the world.Do your research, that's the gospel truth.
Yocbcimrsy
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good, they must bring in new faces for competition
Liybepsz
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get well soon saliba
Gun1
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This is very unfortunate, but it's also a chance for fans to see the value of Saliba. After that extended period, I am sure that there will be no debate between Saliba and Gabriel about who's better.
tobaepstuy
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quick recovery
Firedragon147
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arsenal will survive without him Gabriel is the back bone of that defense
No he's not, gabi does the tackling while saliba positions and backups, saliba is also way faster and we most chances against us comes from counters
Lotbekmrz
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quick recovery shall boy
Peuelmnuy
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congratulations 👍
peyaeilos
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quick recovery willi
greenshoes
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we dont want him here. pls find another defender. hes lack of mentality
goonersgun
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All the best saliba
junior2501
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arsenal will survive without him Gabriel is the back bone of that defense
Supacmrs
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i have said several times players like saliba,saka,gabriel magahese, rice ,calafioli,we need to get their strong replacement but what can we see from the coach only singing and dancing.....
semailmost
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Saliba, I hope you get well soon, and come back to your normal health. Keep faith and pray to God. Faith and time shall heal you through.We are always there to support you. We need you to come back stronger and make Arsenal stronger and greater. Take care!
Please stay for a year instead
semailmost
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Quick recovery
Bad recovery
semailmost
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Good newsss!!!!!!!
AFerkVRj0087
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Mazabinprz
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arsenal must not play saliba any game if they play him he will end up like rodri last season
Jowcdikmp
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Quick recovery
Akibufarouq48
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stay cool bro
Robbdirtu
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quick recovery boy
tobbopst
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speedy recovery willi
IbnMubarik
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Saliba, I hope you get well soon, and come back to your normal health. Keep faith and pray to God. Faith and time shall heal you through.We are always there to support you. We need you to come back stronger and make Arsenal stronger and greater. Take care!
Mazabinprz
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u know what, I'm not an arsenal fan but I support Brazil and he wasn't the best so know I see what he really is when saliba isn't around him
arsenal back is all about saliba
ManDMB
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i don't hate saliba but it's time for Gabby to be exposed
u know what, I'm not an arsenal fan but I support Brazil and he wasn't the best so know I see what he really is when saliba isn't around him
Soaabeimtz
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Chelsea team kkkkk no champions league this season whatch Arsenal man u
yes but there's a time when Chelsea was playing champions league Arsenal didn't play so is not a nes thing beside Chelsea have 2 champions league trophies which one 1 do Arsenal have ? or can you tell me trophies that Arsenal has won that Chelsea have not win it? but Chelsea can list to you the trophies that Arsenal have not won so calm down every clubs have there own times of ups and down .
jadcdimop
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Speedy recovery bro
Mazabinprz
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i don't hate saliba but it's time for Gabby to be exposed
zenabmpsuy
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Quick recovery William saliba
Debbcdknuy
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Speed recovery my G-Wagon defender
Kuuabdeku
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Chelsea team kkkkk no champions league this season whatch Arsenal man u
icefresh
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Those waiting for the bad news on Saliba, Ntoor oooo 🤣😜😜
Youngboss???
ritcestuyz
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Sign Konsa
momkstuyz
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Quick recovery man 💪
SPORTFAN27
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William need rest. He is exhausted after featuring in premier leagues and Champion leagues games and other domistics competitions.
AFerngYK9490
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with or without Saliba, Chelsea will still surrender the 6 points to Arsenal. so chill...
Arsenal aren’t even going to finish 3rd or 4th this season. As for the six points you’re talking about from Arsenal beating Chelsea home and away, I don’t see that happening again. That won’t happen this season ….. Arsenal are in big trouble this season.
AFerngYK9490
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with or without Saliba, Chelsea will still surrender the 6 points to Arsenal. so chill...
Arsenal aren’t even going to finish 3rd or 4th this season. As for the six points you’re talking about from Arsenal beating Chelsea home and away, I don’t see that happening again. That won’t happen this season
Mezadklnot
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bi will she thim cake recover
tumdikotuz
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get well soon