Will miss less time than expected? Details of Saliba's injury revealed

France national team and Arsenal defender William Saliba, who suffered a back injury in the World Cup semifinal against Spain (0-2), is now highly likely to avoid surgery.

According to L'Équipe, the defender has been dealing with chronic back pain for several months, with the first serious issues arising two years ago. Now, the player faces a lengthy rehabilitation process.

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The question of whether surgery is necessary remains open, but at this stage, it is not considered a priority. A final decision will be made at the start of next week in consultation with Arsenal's medical staff. If Saliba's condition allows, both parties are expected to opt for conservative treatment to avoid surgical intervention.