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France regular likely out for months
The centre-back had to be substituted in the first half of the World Cup semi-final due to injury. A bitter diagnosis is likely to follow.
Arsenal FC could face the months-long absence of a key player.
Centre-back William Saliba must undergo further examinations due to persistent back problems.
Substituted in World Cup semi-final with pain
According to reports from the French sports newspaper "L'Équipe", surgery is currently considered likely. Should an operation indeed take place, the 25-year-old would likely have to pause for four to five months.
Saliba had to be substituted prematurely in the World Cup semi-final against Spain due to pain.
A final diagnosis is still pending.
