New Delhi, June 2 -- France manager Didier Deschamps has dismissed fears of an injury to centre-back William Saliba ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Saliba played all 120 minutes of Arsenal's UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, and then also took part in the open-top bus parade to celebrate the Gunners' English Premier League title triumph.

However, reports emerged that Saliba was struggling with a back injury, which worsened after the Champions League final, which Arsenal lost on penalties.

According to French publication Foot Mercato, Saliba was said to have been ruled out for several weeks, leaving his participation in the World Cup in doubt.

However, Deschamps dismissed those concerns, stating that everything...