France is in the semi-finals of the European Nations Championship, where it faces Spain this Tuesday. And that is largely thanks to the excellent performance of its defense. William Saliba is part of this airtight rearguard.
The Arsenal player continues to seduce in Germany. And it is not only the French who have fallen under the spell of his performances. This is also the case for foreign observers. A certain Rio Ferdinand, for example, was particularly enthusiastic about the former Marseille player.
“Saliba? The best in the world”
“I think if you have to pick the best centre-back in the world right now, then you can only pick William Saliba,” said the former England international on his Five podcast. Coming from the man who was once the most expensive central defender in the world, these statements carry even more weight.
During this tournament, Saliba has distinguished himself above all by his restarts. In five matches, he has made 24, including 17 headers. He has also recovered 19 balls, while winning 10 duels. The former Saint-Etienne player has therefore clearly progressed compared to his timid debut in Bleu in 2022.
