Didier Deschamps assures of William Saliba's fitness ahead of World Cup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
France manager Didier Deschamps has addressed concerns regarding Arsenal defender William Saliba's fitness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following Saliba's back issue during Arsenal's UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, Deschamps stated, 'He’s here, everything is fine.' Saliba is expected to join the France squad at Clairefontaine as preparations for the tournament begin. While Deschamps acknowledged the reports of Saliba's back pain, he emphasized that the results of the medical tests are not as concerning as initially feared. France is set to open their World Cup campaign against Senegal on June 16.
- •William Saliba is dealing with a back issue post-Champions League final.
- •Didier Deschamps confirmed Saliba will join France’s training camp.
- •France begins World Cup play against Senegal on June 16.
- •Deschamps reassured that Saliba's medical results are not alarming.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Didier Deschamps provides update on William Saliba’s fitness
- 7:11 PMESPN Soccer — France's Deschamps eases Saliba back injury fears
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s here, everything is fine’ – Didier Deschamps on William Saliba injury ahead of World Cup
"France manager Didier Deschamps has sought to ease concerns over the fitness of Arsenal defender William Saliba ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A report from Foot Mercato emerged on Monday suggestin...
"France national team Didier Deschamps has provided a reassuring update on William Saliba’s fitness (25). Reports coming out of France earlier this week spoke of a back injury for the Arsenal centre-...
"France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury."William is fine and will be managed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:35 PMDidier Deschamps provides update on William Saliba’s fitness
France national team Didier Deschamps has provided a reassuring update on William Saliba’s fitness (25). Reports coming out of France earlier this week spoke of a back injury for the Arsenal centre-...
- ESPN SoccerJun 3, 2026, 7:11 PMFrance'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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:26 PMFrance's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury."William is fine and will be managed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:50 PM‘He’s here, everything is fine’ – Didier Deschamps on William Saliba injury ahead of World Cup
France manager Didier Deschamps has sought to ease concerns over the fitness of Arsenal defender William Saliba ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A report from Foot Mercato emerged on Monday suggestin...
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