Tag: sidelines

William Saliba: Arsenal and France defender set for spell on the sidelines with back injury
22 July 2026 Off

William Saliba: Arsenal and France defender set for spell on the sidelines with back injury

By Total Football News

Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an “extended period” after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.

The 25-year-old had been managing a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup but was forced off after 30 minutes of France’s semi-final loss to Spain.

After returning to London and being seen by a specialist, it was decided

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Daniel Bachmann: Ankle ligament injury sidelines Watford goalkeeper
6 January 2025 Off

Daniel Bachmann: Ankle ligament injury sidelines Watford goalkeeper

By Total Football News

The club have yet to decide whether Bachmann will need an operation, having made 138 appearances since arriving at Vicarage Road from Stoke City in the summer of 2017.

“The important thing now is to make the right decision for Dan’s long-term fitness, and we’ll do that over the next few days,” Cleverley said.

Jonathan Bond, who rejoined The Hornets last summer, will take over as first-choice for the time

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