Saliba Doubtful for World Cup with Back Injury

The 25-year-old center back reportedly underwent scans Monday after aggravating a pre-existing back injury during Saturday's Champions League final against PSG. Saliba played the full 120 minutes in Budapest but reportedly worsened the issue during the penalty-shootout loss, putting his tournament status in serious jeopardy according to ESPN and Foot Mercato. ipl-cricket.in

Losing Saliba would be a devastating blow for France manager Didier Deschamps, as the Frenchman anchored Arsenal's Premier League title campaign with 50 appearances this season. If ruled out, France will have to rely on a defensive corps including Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, and Dayot Upamecano for their Group I matches against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.