William Saliba
ArsenalCB
Back Line Anchor
Mar 24, 2001 (25)
Right
6'4"
203 lb
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Won't face Norway
Saliba won't play against Norway on Friday due to rest, according to Hugo Delom of L'Equipe.
Analysis: Saliba didn't train with the rest of the squad Thursday and won't be an option for Friday's group-stage finale solely due to rest reasons. That means Maxence Lacroix should take his place and partner with Dayot Upamecano at center-back. Saliba should be ready to return for the knockout stages, although it remains to be seen which team France will face.
Four clearances in opener
Saliba registered four clearancesand one interception in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Senegal.
Analysis: Saliba was one of the few bright spots for France alongside Dayot Upamecano in a back line that looked shaky and out of sync during a sloppy first half, with Senegal creating the better chances early on, including Ismaila Sarr's missed close-range opportunity in stoppage time. He found his footing as the match wore on and helped bring stability to the defense as France took control after the break and cruised to a comfortable victory. Saliba's leadership and composure at the back will remain key as France look to carry the momentum from this opening win into their next group-stage match.
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