Arsenal defender William Saliba to be sidelined for 'extended period' because of back injury

Arsenal center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an "extended period” in rehabilitation, the defending Premier League champions said Wednesday. Arsenal confirmed in a medical update that Saliba sustained a back injury. “Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery program,” Arsenal said in a statement. LONDON (AP) — Arsenal center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an "extended period” in rehabilitation, the defending Premier League champions said Wednesday. The 25-year-old France international was substituted out of his national... [573 chars]