Overview
- Saliba missed consecutive full France training sessions in Boston while following an individual programme before reports said he rejoined full team training on Saturday, June 13.
- The French Football Federation confirmed he skipped at least one team session and that he was on a personalised regimen rather than group work.
- Manager Didier Deschamps and France’s medical staff have downplayed the short-term severity and said they are monitoring his condition and managing minutes.
- Several outlets report there is a possibility Saliba could need surgery after the tournament, a development that has prompted Arsenal to consider defensive cover including transfer interest in players such as Maxence Lacroix.
- If Saliba’s issue worsens, FIFA rules allow squad replacements up to 24 hours before France’s first match and Arsenal could face a gap in their backline that would change their summer transfer plans and his availability for the start of next season.