Arsenal are facing an uncertain wait over the fitness of William Saliba after the France centre-back sustained a back injury that required him to leave the pitch after just 30 minutes of France's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.

The 25-year-old will be assessed by Arsenal's medical team when he returns to the club following the conclusion of his World Cup commitments, with surgery listed among the options under consideration. An operation, if required, would likely mean an extended absence for the defender.

Saliba had been managing the issue for several months leading into the tournament. Speaking during the World Cup, he acknowledged the ongoing struggle: