William Saliba targets November return as back recovery continues

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·1 October 2026

William Saliba targets November return as back recovery continues

William Saliba is continuing his recovery from a back injury sustained in February, and is targeting a return in November.

According to L'Équipe, the Arsenal and France defender spent the international break away from London, taking a few days' rest in Île-de-France near Clairefontaine.

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His last competitive appearance came in the World Cup semi-final against Spain on 14 July, when after 28 minutes his back problems forced him to stop.

He was hampered by the issue during the tournament.

Saliba remains in rehabilitation as he works towards that timeline.

Source: L'Équipe

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