William Saliba injured in CL final, France at risk

Arsenal defender William Saliba suffered an injury in the Champions League final. The injury puts his participation in the upcoming World Cup for France in doubt. Saliba, a French international, has been a regular starter for Arsenal in the Premier League. He has also featured prominently for the France national team in recent qualifiers. The injury was incurred during the final match of the Champions League competition. Medical assessment will determine the length of his recovery.

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France may need to revise their defensive selections ahead of the World Cup. Saliba's absence would reduce the pool of experienced centre‑backs available to coach. Arsenal will be without Saliba for the next league fixtures. The club will have to rely on alternative defenders while his fitness is evaluated.

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France will finalize its World Cup squad without certainty over Saliba's availability. The situation adds pressure on the coaching staff to identify replacements.