Away from the field since the World Cup semi-final lost to Spain on July 14, William Saliba continues his long convalescence after several months of back pain. The Arsenal defender had played part of the end of the season and the World Cup on painkillers, to the point of sometimes being unable to activate for 24 to 48 hours after the matches. An operation was finally ruled out after examinations carried out in London and a strict protocol was put in place. Every day, the Frenchman goes to the Gunners training center for several hours of treatment, massages and physical work with the physiotherapists, without rushing his return. “ He knows he has to take his time. He suffered too much and wants to get back to 100% », entrusts those around him to The Team.
This long absence forces Saliba to live an unusual daily life, between games of PlayStation, bike rides and a few outings in London to stave off boredom. But the latest news is encouraging. Imaging carried out around ten days ago confirmed that his convalescence was progressing favorably and the 25-year-old defender has now given up cycling to resume racing. His return to team training will still depend on how he feels and Arsenal do not want to take any risks. If this progression continues, Saliba is currently aiming for a return to competition during the month of November.
