Arsenal defender William Saliba is reportedly a doubt for France's World Cup campaign after aggravating a pre-existing injury during the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The 25-year-old, who played the entire match at Budapest's Puskas Arena, was a key figure for Arsenal throughout the season, helping them secure the Premier League title after three consecutive runners-up finishes.
However, the Gunners fell short in the Champions League final, losing to PSG in a penalty shootout. According to French publication Foot Mercato, Saliba exacerbated an existing injury during the match and is now in a race against time to prove his fitness to France head coach Didier Deschamps. The report suggests Saliba could be sidelined for several weeks, jeopardizing his participation in the upcoming World Cup.
France are set to begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal in just over two weeks, followed by matches against Iraq and Norway. Saliba's absence would be a significant blow to Les Bleus, who rely on his defensive solidity. The defender joined his Arsenal teammates for the club's open-top bus parade on Sunday, but his injury concerns remain a major talking point.
More updates on Saliba's condition are expected in the coming days as France's medical staff assess his fitness. The World Cup is set to kick off on June 14, with France aiming to defend their title.
