There was uncertainty about William Saliba. Announced injured by Foot Mercato At the end of the Champions League final with Arsenal against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, the French central defender had raised serious concerns about his state of health, a few days before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
This Wednesday, Didier Deschamps wanted to be much more reassuring, in a press conference before the French team’s preparation match against the Ivory Coast (Thursday, 9:10 p.m.). “William is fine, he will be managed. If he had to play tomorrow, he would have played. He was ready to play.”assured the coach of the Blues.
However, the French international with 31 caps will remain on the bench against the Elephants. “He won’t play. It’s management, like for others. Everyone has their little ones, wants to see him or her play…”.
Are the Parisians also on the bench?
“The 6 of the Champions League arrived late, I will have to distribute the playing times. It is the time to do it. The 26 are in good conditions,” added Didier Deschamps, in anticipation of the other friendly match which awaits France on Monday against Northern Ireland (9:10 p.m.).
And the coach concludes. “I will distribute the playing time tomorrow. (…) When there are 23, already some may not play. When there are 26… We will have to involve as many players as possible when possible. »
