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Didier Deschamps assures of William Saliba's fitness ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Didier Deschamps assures of William Saliba's fitness ahead of World Cup

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

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5:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s here, everything is fine’ – Didier Deschamps on William Saliba injury ahead of World Cup

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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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