Saliba Avoids Surgery, Faces Layoff After France Injury

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will not require surgery after picking up an injury while on World Cup duty with France. The 25-year-old center-back was forced off after just half an hour of France’s 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain, having started every match at the tournament except one. The Gunners say the defender will now spend a period on the sidelines, but the club’s medical staff are optimistic that conservative treatment will be enough to get him back without going under the knife.