William Saliba

Arsenal centre-back recovering from a back injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup with France.

2026-05-302026-11-02

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June 2026
10 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… Another Champions League finalist, William Saliba of losers Arsenal, showed he has shaken off an injury scare as he returned to give France a look similar to how they could line up for their World Cup opener against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16. …
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
10 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… Another Champions League finalist, William Saliba of losers Arsenal, showed he has shaken off an injury scare as he returned to give France a look similar to how they could line up for their World Cup opener against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16. …
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
May 2026
30 MayJoy Online
… But from then on it was PSG’s final, as they took control, dominating large chunks of the game, with Gabriel and William Saliba making a number of vital interventions as the Arsenal defence dealt with waves of attacks from Luis Enrique’s side. …
Arsenal heartbreak as PSG win shootout to retain UCL title

Sport

Man City's defensive struggles cost them Premier League perfection

The News

Manchester City's unbeaten start ended in a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and defender Marc Guehi drawing concern after combining for six errors leading to Premier League goals since last season. City have managed only one clean sheet in their past six games, whilst title rivals Arsenal moved level on points at the top with a 2-0 win over Everton.

26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 26 October

Man City's defensive struggles cost them Premier League perfection
Manchester City's unbeaten start ended in a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and defender Marc Guehi drawing concern after combining for six errors leading to Premier League goals since last season. City have managed only one clean sheet in their past six games, whilst title rivals Arsenal moved level on points at the top with a 2-0 win over Everton.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 10 October

Bruno Guimaraes scores winner as Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1
Arsenal came from behind to defeat Leeds 2-1 at Emirates Stadium, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring the winning goal on his full home debut. Defender Piero Hincapie was carried off during the warm-down after the match, raising injury concerns.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d'Or after 100th Miami goal
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year award
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 25 August

Antoine Semenyo first Ghanaian in PFA Team of Year
Antoine Semenyo has become the first Ghanaian player named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Manchester City. The forward's selection represents a landmark moment for Ghanaian football and caps a remarkable period since his move to the club.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m
Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 11 August

Arsenal's Arteta confirms Saliba, Timber sidelined for season start
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that centre backs William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. Saliba is recovering from a back injury sustained while on World Cup duty with France and is in rest mode, while Timber is still weeks away from returning after missing the World Cup with the Netherlands.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 30 July

Arsenal defender Timber leaves pre-season for injury check
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 22 July

Arsenal defender Saliba sidelined with World Cup back injury
William Saliba will miss an extended period after suffering a back injury at the World Cup with France. The 25-year-old required specialist review and will undergo a managed recovery programme rather than surgery.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Olise scores hat-trick as France beats Northern Ireland 3-1
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Olise scores hat-trick in France's World Cup warm-up win
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 30 May

PSG retain Champions League title after shootout defeat of Arsenal
Arsenal lost to Paris St-Germain in a Champions League final penalty shootout, with Gabriel Magalhaes missing the decisive spot-kick, despite taking an early lead through Kai Havertz in Budapest. The defeat denied Mikel Arteta's side a league and European double after they lifted the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →