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Image: William Saliba playing for Nice in 2021. Photo by Supporterhéninois via Wikimedia Commons. License: CC0 1.0.
William Saliba is reportedly facing a race to be fit for the World Cup after aggravating an injury during Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
The France centre-back played through the final in Budapest, which PSG won on penalties. Reports now suggest that the problem has worsened and could keep him out for several weeks.
Saliba set for further assessment
AS, citing Foot Mercato, reports that Saliba is expected to undergo an assessment at France's Clairefontaine training base to clarify the extent of the injury.
There has been no confirmation that he will miss the tournament. The immediate concern is whether the recovery timeline leaves enough room for him to join Didier Deschamps' squad in North America.
France monitoring an important defensive decision
Saliba has become a key figure for Arsenal and France. His availability matters to a national team preparing for a World Cup campaign that begins later this month.
The next medical update should provide a clearer picture. Until then, the accurate position is that Saliba is a doubt rather than a confirmed absentee.
Reporting references: Goal Nigeria and AS.
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