The teasing from the European champions hasn’t dampened his spirits, as France maintains a strong bond while preparing for their second group match of the tournament. The central defender insisted that the quick turnaround between club and international duties helped him process the disappointment of losing the Champions League final on penalties. Saliba explained that there was no time to dwell on what might have been.
“It was a little easier, given that we had to quickly focus on the World Cup which was coming right after,” he stated. “Even though the first three or four days were difficult.”