William Saliba
ArsenalCB
Back Line Anchor
Mar 24, 2001 (25)
Right
6'4"
203 lb
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Set to start against Sweden
Saliba (back) returned to full team training and is set to retake his starting role at center-back alongside Dayot Upamecano for Tuesday's round of 32 clash against Sweden, according to Le Parisien.
Analysis: Saliba has been managed carefully in recent weeks due to lingering back pain, with France opting to rest him against Norway, but his return to full training is the strongest indication yet that the issue is behind him. The Arsenal center-back has been a steady presence at the heart of France's defense, recording one tackle, three interceptions and seven clearances while helping the side keep a clean sheet. He is expected to return to the starting XI for Tuesday's Round of 32 showdown, where he'll be tasked with slowing down his Arsenal teammate Viktor Gyokeres.
Won't face Norway
Saliba won't play against Norway on Friday due to rest, according to Hugo Delom of L'Equipe.
Analysis: Saliba didn't train with the rest of the squad Thursday and won't be an option for Friday's group-stage finale solely due to rest reasons. That means Maxence Lacroix should take his place and partner with Dayot Upamecano at center-back. Saliba should be ready to return for the knockout stages, although it remains to be seen which team France will face.
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