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."
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
Vueckmoruz
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quick recovery Sali
Zuccilprsz
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Speedy recovery Saliba
Topclass23749
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I hope you recover soon because you are solid at defending
Louabcky
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As a Chelsea fan, I’m happy for Saliba. but we’re definitely going to miss him throughout the season or maybe next season. lol 😂
with or without Saliba, Chelsea will still surrender the 6 points to Arsenal. so chill...
Pooekoz
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Speedy recovery, champ
hicabdlmuy
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sorry is to bad 👎
Zadaciruz
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quick recovery saliba
husdikmnoy
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sorry saliba
Codalmntu
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Speedy recovery bro.
Caebcdnosy
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quick recovery bro
lupbclrtz
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Is he injury prone?
quick recovery William 4
Wiscelnuyz
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Tucalmprtz
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quick recovery William...all the best 👌
AFerngYK9490
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How does this news help Chelsea?
As a Chelsea fan, I’m happy for Saliba. but we’re definitely going to miss him throughout the season or maybe next season. lol 😂
Runbiprstz
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Too bad get well soon
Barhi007
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They better do the surgery. Same mistake Man United made with De Ligt
cenaeikpt
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wish u well and come back stronger
dopadikntu
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effect of world cup