Didier Deschamps Rules William Saliba Out of France Friendly

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Didier Deschamps Rules William Saliba Out of France Friendly

Per Fabrice Hawkins, Deschamps said Saliba is recovering well after medical tests eased fears over his back issue, but confirmed he will not play France’s friendly Vs Ivory Coast on Thursday. “He’s doing well; he’ll be managed,” Deschamps said, adding, “If we had to play tomorrow, he would have played. But he won’t play. It’s all about management."

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