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William Saliba misses French training sessions ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

William Saliba misses French training sessions ahead of World Cup

Summary

William Saliba has missed multiple training sessions with the French national team in Boston before the World Cup. He did not participate in group workouts on Thursday and Friday due to ongoing concerns over a back injury. Although he is fit enough for individual training, sources indicate that he may require an operation after the tournament. Saliba's absence raises concerns for both France and Arsenal, as he previously missed significant time due to a similar injury during the 2022/23 season. The situation remains monitored to ensure he can compete in the World Cup without aggravating his injury.

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Status Watch

•Saliba missed two training sessions with France in Boston.
•He was present for individual laps but not for group training.
•Ongoing back injury may require post-tournament surgery.
•Previously missed three months in 2022/23 due to similar issues.
•Potential impact on Arsenal's start to the 2026/27 season.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal international misses pre-World Cup training with ongoing injury

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William Saliba has now missed multiple France training sessions, in a worrying sign following previous reports on his ongoing injury problem.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesL’Equipe report that...
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