Named in the Premier League Team of the Year and a displaceable element of the best defence in the Premier League, William Saliba’s (23) reputation has skyrocketed in England since his return from a loan spell at Olympique de Marseille 18 months ago. The same is not the case in France.
Saliba, in his 13 appearances for France, has yet to earn the trust of Didier Deschamps, as his latest comments show. “He is having a good season, but he also does things that I don’t like so much. For France, he has limited game time, but when he plays, that hasn’t necessarily gone well,” began the France manager in a press conference during the March international break.
Last-chance saloon? William Saliba (23) looking to stake claim for France spot.