William Saliba has played less than 30 minutes at the World Cup this year but the Arsenal and France star may be in line for a starting role in the final. That's because Didier Deschamps' two preferred centre-back starters, Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate, are reportedly ill.
Although Saliba is having a stellar season at club level with the Gunners - who are currently top of the Premier League - Deschamps' decision to pick Varane and Konate has been justified by France's performances at the tournament.
However, as per RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins, the centre-back duo are currently ill. He states that their situation isn't 'alarming' as things stand, but the medical staff are monitoring how things develop.
