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France's Saliba 'Fine' After Injury Scare, Says Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that Arsenal defender William Saliba is 'fine' and could play Thursday's match against Ivory Coast despite back injury concerns.
Playing the full 120 minutes in Saturday's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, Saliba reportedly aggravated a back injury he first sustained in May.
To prepare for upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland, Deschamps will manage the workload of the six Champions League players as a precaution.
Under FIFA rules, teams can replace roster players due to serious injury or illness up to 24 hours before their first FIFA World Cup match, subject to approval.
Les Bleus open Group I play against Senegal on June 16, followed by matches against Iraq and Norway, as Deschamps rotates his squad for the tournament.

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France's coach says William Saliba 'fine' ahead of World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that Arsenal defender William Saliba is "fine" and could play a match tomorrow if needed.

2 days ago·Georgia, United States

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France's Deschamps eases Saliba back injury fears

France head coach Didier Deschamps has eased fears surrounding the fitness of centre-back William Saliba ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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"If It Had Had to Be Played Tomorrow, I Would Have Done It" : Didier Deschamps Gives Reassuring News of William Saliba

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France squad news for FIFA World Cup 2026: Deschamps provides Saliba injury update

France coach Didier Deschamps gave an update on defender William Saliba who was reported to be a doubt for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a back injury.

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France-Côte d'Ivoire on TF1 : William Saliba "Go Well", Reassures Didier Deschamps, but...

On Thursday 4 June, the French team played its first World Cup preparation game against Côte d'Ivoire (21:10 on TF1, TF1 and TF1info). A match that will not be played by William Saliba, confirmed this Wednesday Didier Deschamps. Touched during the final of the Champions League with Arsenal, the central defender "a good", reassured the breeder. - France-Côte d'Ivoire on TF1: William Saliba "a good", reassures Didier Deschamps, but... (Sports).

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