Saliba Set for Five-Month Layoff? Arsenal’s Defensive Rock Faces Major Injury
Arsenal’s title defence is at risk after William Saliba suffered a fresh back injury during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain. The centre-back lasted only 30 minutes before signalling a serious problem and saying his “back is gone.” Reports now suggest he could be sidelined for up to five months and might require surgery to address a chronic issue. Saliba had already played through pain this season and even sat out a group match for France to manage his fitness. Losing Saliba leaves Mikel Arteta without the key defender who anchored last season’s title-winning backline. Questions are rising about whether both club and country overworked him between domestic and international duties. Who is to blame for this setback—Arsenal, France, or just cruel injury luck? And can the Gunners realistically defend their Premier League crown without their defensive linchpin?
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