WORLD CUP | Saliba set to start for France vs Sweden in last-32 despite back issue

William Saliba is expected to start for France in their World Cup last-32 match against Sweden despite injury concerns, with the Arsenal defender due to take a final pre-match fitness test, according to Yahoo Sports. The report said Saliba has been managing an ongoing back issue and previously missed training sessions and France’s match against Norway; he is expected to line up alongside Dayot Upamecano and face Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres.