Saliba Doubtful for World Cup with Back Injury

The 25-year-old center back reportedly underwent scans Monday, with fears mounting he'll need extended rest and treatment. If ruled out, France will rely on Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, and Dayot Upamecano in Group I against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. moryak.biz

Sources indicate Saliba was carrying the injury into Saturday's final and played all 120 minutes before aggravating the issue during the penalty-shootout loss. The setback would be devastating for France, with Saliba coming off a season where he anchored Arsenal's Premier League title campaign.