# Saliba Out for Months, Arsenal’s Defense in Flux | MLS News

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:47:50+00:00
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Arsenal’s defensive anchor William Saliba could miss up to five months after a back injury sustained in France’s World Cup run, forcing Arteta to scramble for solutions. With Saliba playing through pain since March, the club may turn to in-form backup Cristhian Mosquera, who’s ready to disrupt Gabriel’s game, or explore options like Hincapié, Calafiori, or even midfielders Rice and Nørgaard. If internal options fall short, a short-term signing like Ezri Konsa or a long-term gamble on young talent Jon Martín could be on the table — all while Arteta must find a way to keep Arsenal’s backline intact without their rock. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f7c07bca2b9a067a

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