Arsenal star William Saliba is one of four players being lined up to replace the injured Raphael Varane in France's World Cup squad.
Varane was forced to leave Manchester United's draw with Chelsea with 30 minutes remaining after suffering what appeared to be a hamstring injury. The Frenchman departed the pitch in tears, a clear indicator that he feels he will not return to fitness in time to feature in Qatar.
The Red Devils star has been a key member of the Les Bleus squad, helping them to win the World Cup four years ago. But it now appears likely that he will have to miss the tournament this time around, with less than a month to go before it gets underway.
