Arsenal confirm Saliba out for extended period with back injury

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will miss football for an extended period after sustaining a back injury. The centre-back's absence is a significant blow to Arsenal's defensive options, though no specific return date has been given. Saliba has been central to Arsenal's defensive structure, and losing him for an extended spell leaves the club without one of Europe's best centre-backs at a critical stage of the season.