The back injury the French defender sustained during Arsenal’s Europa League quarterfinal match against Sporting CP in March prevented him from playing for the club.
He has missed Arsenal’s last five games, and The Athletic reports that he will likely miss the club’s vital Premier League matchup against Manchester City on April 26.
Saliba’s absence could prove to be a huge blow to Arsenal’s title aspirations this season.
Out of the five games that the defender has missed thus far, the Gunners have managed to win only two while three matches ended in draws.
The Gunners have conceded nine goals in the last three Premier League games. They still have a five-point lead at the top, but Manchester City have played two games fewer.
The 22-year-old defender’s lower back injury could worsen if he does not get ample rest and is rushed to the pitch as the injury is linked to serious structural damage and has also affected his lumbar discs, according to The Daily Mail.
The Frenchman is almost certain to miss Wednesday’s Premier League against Manchester City and could also remain out of action on May 2 when Arsenal face Chelsea.