Saliba Faces Back Surgery After World Cup

Arsenal defender William Saliba faces the prospect of immediate back surgery following the World Cup as his ongoing physical discomfort continues to worsen. Despite successfully managing the issue to feature prominently for the Gunners, recent medical assessments indicate the 25-year-old requires long-term surgical intervention after the tournament. librea.one

While initial concerns threatened his place in Didier Deschamps' France squad, subsequent medical examinations cleared the center back to participate in the upcoming tournament. Arsenal officials were already aware they would likely be without their dependable defender directly after the World Cup, with surgery tentatively scheduled for the end of the summer.