Initial assessments fromFoot Mercato sparked fears that the defender faced a lengthy layoff, which would have severely jeopardised his place in Didier Deschamps’ plans. While Saliba's representatives expressed significant concern regarding the setback, the France national team's medical staff remained far more optimistic. Crucially, a subsequent round of medical examinations conducted on Monday yielded positive results, clearing the centre-back to participate in the upcoming tournament.