{"id":26124,"date":"2026-03-23T15:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=26124"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:14:30","slug":"arsenal-faces-setback-as-saliba-injured-and-lacroix-receives-first-france-call-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/arsenal-faces-setback-as-saliba-injured-and-lacroix-receives-first-france-call-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Faces Setback as Saliba Injured and Lacroix Receives First France Call-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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William Saliba will be unavailable for the France national football team\u2019s upcoming matches due to an ankle injury.<\/p>\n

Saliba recently completed the full match in Arsenal FC’s 2\u20130 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. However, Softfootball has reported that he has a left ankle injury, leading to his withdrawal from France’s fixtures against Brazil and Colombia.<\/p>\n

This news was shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account<\/a>, noting that Maxence Lacroix has been called up to take Saliba’s place, marking his first senior selection for the Crystal Palace defender.<\/p>\n

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William Saliba suffers ankle problem (photo credit: Fabrizio Romano via x)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<pFabrizio said:<\/p>\n

William Saliba suffers ankle problem and will miss upcoming France games. Maxence Lacroix will replace Saliba, first call for Palace defender as @FabriceHawkins reports.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Arsenal’s situation is further complicated by an injury setback for Eberechi Eze, who will also be absent for England’s matches against Japan and Uruguay due to a calf issue. Manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that further scans will assess the extent of the injury.<\/p>\n

This dual injury issue poses a significant challenge for Arsenal as they aim for trophies this season. Currently, they lead the Premier League by nine points over Manchester City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n