"Saliba played the duration of Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, but it has since been confirmed that he sustained a left ankle injury."
"France have called upon a dependable replacement in Lacroix, who has been called up to the senior side for the first time in the final window before this summer's World Cup."
"Only Virgil van Dijk, Malick Thiaw, and Dominik Szoboszlai have played more minutes than Lacroix's 3,840 among outfield Premier League players in all competitions this season."
"Didier Deschamps' side travel to the United States in the March international break to take on Brazil in Foxborough on March 26 before playing Colombia in Maryland three days later."
William Saliba has been replaced by Maxence Lacroix in France's squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Colombia due to a left ankle injury. Saliba played the full match in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final. He has made 38 appearances for Arsenal this season. Lacroix, called up for the first time, has played 3,840 minutes this season, ranking among the top outfield players in the Premier League. France will face Brazil on March 26 and Colombia on March 29.
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