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William Saliba not called up for France squad, aiding Arsenal's recovery plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

William Saliba not called up for France squad, aiding Arsenal's recovery plans

Summary

William Saliba has not been included in the latest France squad for the upcoming November internationals. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta indicated that the club preferred Saliba to focus on his fitness after injury. Reports suggest that discussions with the French Football Federation influenced this decision. Saliba is yet to make his first appearance of the new season, having just returned to the bench, and Arsenal intends to manage his reintegration carefully before key matches following the international break.

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•Saliba was not called up for the November internationals.
•Mikel Arteta preferred to manage Saliba's return from injury.
•Saliba has not played in the current season yet.
•He recently returned to the bench but is not starting.
•Arsenal aims to prepare him for matches after the international break.

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11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Boost for Arsenal as key international not called up

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William Saliba hasn’t been called up to the latest France squad, but it appears that’s the outcome Arsenal were hoping for.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesAhead of the announcement of the France ...
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