William Saliba, France and Arsenal
Tuesday during France v Spain
William Saliba was forced off during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain after his long-running back issue flared up badly. The Arsenal defender went down without contact before being replaced by Maxence Lacroix.
Reports say Saliba had already been managing the problem for months and may need further assessment before the new season. His exit compounds Arsenal’s concern after a demanding campaign that included 50 club appearances last season.