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William Saliba and Adrien Rabiot miss France training session

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

William Saliba and Adrien Rabiot miss France training session

Summary

William Saliba and Adrien Rabiot were absent from France's first-team training session on June 12 in Boston. Saliba is managing back pain, though Didier Deschamps and the medical staff have downplayed the severity. Both players participated in separate training activities instead. France is set to face Senegal in their World Cup opener on Tuesday.

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Key Details

•Saliba is dealing with back pain ahead of the World Cup.
•Rabiot was the only other absentee from the training session.
•Didier Deschamps downplayed concerns about their fitness.
•France's first match of the World Cup is against Senegal on Tuesday.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — William Saliba and Adrien Rabiot miss France first-team training

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William Saliba and Adrien Rabiot were not involved in France’s first-team training session on Thursday, as per a report from L’Équipe.Saliba is currently managing back pain. Prior to flying to t...
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