The French national team receives shocking news about Saliba.

William Saliba faces the risk of being sidelined for several weeks, completely disrupting the French national team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Saliba brings bad news for the French national team.

According to Foot Mercato The Arsenal star has suffered a recurrence of his old injury after the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30th. Despite entering the crucial match at Puskas Arena in less than perfect physical condition, he played through the pain, leading to his current worsening situation.

The player's persistent post-match pains bring bad news to the French Football Federation (FFF). With only days left until the official start of the 2026 World Cup, Saliba's absence is becoming a nightmare for coach Didier Deschamps.

The 25-year-old center-back's injury history only adds to the concerns. Earlier in March, an ankle problem also caused him to miss important friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia. This constant bad luck at crucial moments significantly hinders Saliba's progress with the "Gallic Roosters".

At the 2026 World Cup, the French national team is in Group I along with Iraq, Norway, and Senegal. The absence of Saliba will leave a huge void in their defensive system. Les Bleus .

Currently, the French national team's coaching staff is awaiting the final results of the in-depth tests, hoping that the Arsenal player will recover in time to compete in North America.

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