Saliba Doubtful for World Cup Due to Back Injury

The 25-year-old center back reportedly carried the injury into Saturday's Champions League final against PSG and aggravated it during the penalty shootout loss. Initial scans conducted Monday have raised concerns that Saliba may require an extended period of rest, potentially forcing him to miss the tournament entirely. sport-newz.biz

Losing Saliba would be a major blow for France, who would then rely on Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, and Dayot Upamecano in Group I against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. The defender had a standout season, playing 50 games to anchor Arsenal's Premier League title campaign.