William Saliba faces a critical moment in his career after aggravating a back injury during the World Cup. The French centre-back was forced to leave the semi-final match between France and Spain after 30 minutes due to pain that had been troubling him for weeks.
Arsenal will carefully assess the situation of their player as soon as he returns to the club, with the possibility of surgery on the table. The operation could entail a long recovery period, jeopardizing the French international's continuity for the next season. Saliba, 25, has been a key figure in the recent success of the Gunners, who won the Premier League after 22 years and reached the Champions League final, with the defender making 50 appearances in all competitions last season.
Before the World Cup, Saliba admitted to the physical difficulties he was facing: “I've had some minor complaints for several months. I've been managing because there was the Champions League and the Premier League.” The French centre-back justified the extra effort due to the rarity of the event: “The World Cup only happens every four years, so you have to hold on.” Despite missing the last group stage match against Norway, Saliba returned to Didier Deschamps' starting eleven for the knockout stages.
In this final stretch of the competition, France is preparing to contest third place against England, in a match scheduled for Saturday at 22:00 (Lisbon time). Saliba's clinical situation will be decisive for his immediate future, while Arsenal awaits to determine the best course of action for their player's recovery. The decision regarding surgery could have a significant impact on the Gunners' squad for the upcoming season.
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