UMVA has learned that France's World Cup campaign may get a significant boost with the potential return of star defender William Saliba, who had been struggling with a back injury.
The 25-year-old Saliba played a grueling 120 minutes in a recent Champions League final, and despite concerns about his fitness, France's manager, Didier Deschamps, has expressed confidence in the player's ability to participate in the World Cup.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Saliba was seen celebrating with his teammates during a Premier League trophy parade on Sunday, and Deschamps has since dismissed fears over the player's fitness, stating that he has 'read nothing' about an injury and that 'He's here, everything is fine.'
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Saliba underwent medical tests on Monday to assess his fitness, but the results are still pending, leaving uncertainty about his participation in France's opening World Cup match against Senegal on June 16.
Saliba faces stiff competition for a starting spot in the French defense, with Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konate, and Maxence Lacroix also vying for a place in the starting XI, but if fit, Saliba and Upamecano are likely to form a strong partnership at the heart of France's defense.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Saliba's potential return would be a significant boost to France's World Cup hopes, as they look to navigate a challenging group stage that includes matches against Iraq and Norway.
With the World Cup just around the corner, Saliba's fitness will be closely monitored, and a positive update on his status would be a welcome relief for French fans and the team alike.
