Arsenal: Mikel Arteta gives reassuring news from William Saliba

For several months, William Saliba has had a back injury. A discomfort which dates back to an aggravation of his

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:29 AM

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Mikel Arteta confirmed William Saliba is making positive progress in his recovery from a back injury.
Saliba is scheduled to undergo an MRI next week to assess the healing process.
Arsenal's medical staff chose conservative treatment over surgery, with Saliba expected to return by December.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an encouraging update regarding William Saliba's recovery from a back injury during a Friday press conference. Arteta noted that all signs are very positive ahead of an upcoming MRI scheduled for next week to evaluate the defender's healing progress.

Saliba's discomfort stemmed from a back fracture initially aggravated late in Arsenal's Premier League campaign before he played through pain at the World Cup. After London medical staff opted for conservative treatment over surgery, the French international is targeting a return by December at the latest.

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