Saliba Out as France Prepares for Norway

France’s World Cup hopes take a hit as key defender William Saliba sits out their Norway clash, sidelined due to a lingering back injury he’s pushed through for months. Despite France’s qualification secured, coach Didier Deschamps opts for caution to protect Saliba’s long-term form ahead of knockout rounds. Saliba admits he’s been “gritting his teeth” through elite matches, but his absence leaves a gaping hole in defense. Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix and Real Madrid’s Ibrahima Konaté are poised to fill the void as France’s attack remains potent—but the backline’s stability is now in question. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50a5dae07074dcf0