Vilyam Saliba suffered a serious injury in the match against Spain
The French national team and Arsenal central defender William Saliba suffered a serious injury during the Euro semi-final match against Spain. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
During the match, the condition of the player who was forced to leave the field is expected to cause serious problems not only for the national team but also for his club. This match, which ended with a victory for the Spanish national team, was the French team's last game in the tournament.
This was reported by Goal.com. During the game, without any collision, while moving with the ball, Saliba unexpectedly fell to the ground and immediately requested medical assistance.
According to reports, the defender indicated that he felt severe pain in the lower back area as he left the field, signaling to his teammates. The player who came on in his place was unable to fill the defensive gaps in the French backline, and the team ultimately suffered a defeat.
According to reports from influential French publications, the player had been playing through persistent lower back pain for several months prior to the match. Given that his condition has now worsened, there are growing speculations that Saliba may need to undergo a surgical procedure before the new season begins.
Arsenal's management and medical staff are closely monitoring the player's health ahead of the upcoming season. William Saliba participated in nearly all matches for the club throughout the previous season, including tough Champions League encounters, which have placed a significant physical burden on his body.
The defender himself had previously acknowledged in interviews that he had been playing through minor aches for several months, pushing himself to help the team achieve its key objectives.
Although the head coach of the French national team dismissed concerns about the player's fitness before the tournament, the situation in the semi-final showed that his limits had been reached. Now, upon returning to London, he will undergo a comprehensive medical examination.
If surgery is deemed necessary, Arsenal could face a serious defensive crisis. Saliba is likely to miss the English Super Cup and the opening rounds of the championship, which would negatively impact the club's title ambitions.
