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Saliba to miss extended period with back injury

Saliba to miss extended period with back injury
BBC News Wednesday 22 July 2026, 20:33 UTC 1 min read
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Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.

Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
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