sports

Deschamps downplays Saliba injury fear ahead of World Cup

Published June 3, 2026 · Updated June 3, 2026 · NRK

France manager Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns that Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss the World Cup due to a back issue.

Didier Deschamps confirmed that William Saliba is fine and would be available to play if needed, but the team is taking a cautious approach. The reassurance comes ahead of their World Cup warm-up match against Ivory Coast in Nantes.

Saliba joined the French squad on Tuesday following a busy weekend where he played in the Champions League final on Saturday and celebrated the Premier League title with Arsenal in London on Sunday. ipl-cricket.in

Related News

Germany's Young Star Lennart Karl May Miss World Cup After Injury In Training

Spain Beat England 4-0 in Women's World Cup Qualifying

Chicharito Predicts Historic World Cup Run for Mexico

Spain Beats England 4-0 to Reach Brazil 2027 World Cup

USA's Last Pre-World Cup Test Comes Amid Injury Uncertainty For A Key Defender

Spain 4-0 England: Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying – as it happened

More on our network