Arsenal to Assess Saliba Back Injury with Surgery an Option Arsenal will soon assess the extent of William Saliba's recurring back injury, which may require surgery.
This latest setback for the France centre back is a symptom of a larger issue: the club's transfer strategy has often prioritized short term gains over long term sustainability.
The decision to keep Saliba out on loan instead of integrating him into the first team has meant that he has not established himself as a regular starter, and his fitness and conditioning have suffered.