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Arsenal reveal William Saliba out for ‘extended period’ with back injury

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Centre-back forced off in World Cup semi-finalArsenal say problem does not require surgeryArsenal, the Premier League champions, have been dealt a significant injury blow after the centre-back William Saliba was ruled out for “an extended period” with a back injury.Saliba played with a back problem during France’s run to the World Cup semi-final and, although he will not require an operation, the 25-year-old is set for a significant spell on the sidelines. He was forced off with the injury after just 30 minutes of France’s last-four defeat by Spain. Continue…

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