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Arsenal issue William Saliba surgery update after back injury curtails World Cup campaign

Frenchman has been playing through injury for months before pain became ‘unbearable’

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Mikel Arteta has already delivered John Stones verdict as Arsenal consider free transfer

William Saliba’s injury concerns could force Arsenal’s hand in the transfer market

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Ranking How All 20 Premier League Teams Have Been Impacted by 2026 World Cup

There are only 33 days between the end of the World Cup and the start of the Premier League, which will feature several teams who have been hampered by the competition.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22

World Cup 2026 Third Place Playoff: France vs. England Predictions

France vs. England at Hard Rock Stadium, July 18. Mbappe leads France as narrow favorites for bronze. Our pick, predictions, and betting angle inside.

Sports Lens · Jul 18

France vs. England—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

France and England suffered devastating semifinal defeats earlier in the week.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

William Saliba Injury: Three Ways Arsenal Could Cope With ‘Long Term Layoff’

Saliba has been plagued by the same injury for months and reportedly described his back as “dead” during the World Cup semifinal.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

William Saliba facing months out with 'unbearable' injury as Arsenal hit with worrying update

Centre-back has been playing through injury since March

Evening Standard · Jul 17

France XI vs England: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup bronze final today

France dealt major injury blow ahead of bronze final showdown, but Kylian Mbappe is chasing more history

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Arsenal close in on £34m deal for Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis

The Greece international is a replacement for the Besiktas-bound Leandro Trossard, while Arsenal also seek defensive cover after William Saliba’s injury

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Christos Tzolis: Arsenal agree second summer signing as £33.8m deal struck

Prolific winger seen as direct replacement for Leandro Trossard

Evening Standard · Jul 16