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'I'm not at 100 per cent': Saliba playing through pain at World Cup for France

France centre-half William Saliba said Saturday he has been "gritting his teeth" and playing through the pain at the World Cup after suffering from a back problem for the past few months.

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William Saliba unable to train with France due to back pain ahead of World Cup opener

France defender William ⁠Saliba will not take part in team training ‌at the World Cup on ‌Friday and will ‌follow an individual programme, ‌the French Football Federation (FFF) said.

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France boss Deschamps gives positive update on key defender Saliba's fitness

France coach Didier Deschamps has provided a reassuring fitness update on William Saliba ahead of the team’s World Cup opener against Senegal.

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France defender William Saliba 'fine' following injury scare, says Didier Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.

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William Saliba ruled out of France squad, Maxence Lacroix receives call-up

Defender William Saliba has been ruled ⁠out of France's squad due to injury ahead of this ‌month’s friendlies against Brazil and Colombia, with ‌Maxence Lacroix called up to ‌replace him, the country's football ‌federation (FFF) said on Sunday.

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Arteta confirms Odegaard will miss first leg of Bayer Leverkusen tie, Saliba fit

Arsenal visit Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday with manager ⁠Mikel Arteta confirming that centre back William Saliba is fit to feature, while captain Martin Odegaard ‌has been ruled out of the first leg of their ‌Champions League last-16 tie.