William Saliba out for extended period but no surgery, Arsenal confirm
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Arsenal confirm William Saliba will be out for an extended period after assessments concluded surgery is not recommended. He will begin a managed recovery programme immediately.
Arsenal have confirmed that defender William Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period, but will not require surgery.
“Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery programme,” the club said in a statement.
“William’s rehabilitation will commence immediately, with continual management of his injury, and he is expected to be out of action for an extended period,” Arsenal added.
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