William Saliba suffered a serious back injury while playing for France against Spain in their semi-final. It is expected the player will miss up to five months for Premier League champions Arsenal. The player had battled back injury issues for months, but against Spain it got too much. Saliba’s absence in the heart of Arsenal’s defence will be huge, as the player has been crucial for Arteta and the team’s defensive structure.
Arsenal’s Success Last Season Was Down to Their Defence
Saliba has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and was pivotal for Arsenal as they won their first Premier League title in 24 years. Arsenal must now find a solution for the Saliba situation as he will be missing for some time. Ezri Konsa is of interest to Arsenal as he could come in for Saliba and cover.
The 28-year-old, who plays for Aston Villa, has been performing well for England at the World Cup and is very experienced. It is unlikely Konsa will be cheap as he has two years remaining on his contract.
