Kylian Mbappe has praised Arsenal star, Saliba, as France gears up for the EURO 2024 competition this summer.
The France captain declared that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “among the best centre-backs in the Premier League.” Saliba has established himself as one of Europe’s top defenders, having an outstanding season with the Gunners.
He started all 38 games, contributing significantly to Mikel Arteta’s team, which narrowly missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City.
Despite his impressive club performance, the 24-year-old has faced difficulties replicating that form on the international stage, with France manager Didier Deschamps often going for other defenders.
However, Mbappe asserts that Saliba possesses all the qualities necessary to be a starter for the two-time World champions.
“This season, he has become a very important player for Arsenal and is among the best centre-backs in the Premier League. He is starting to get minutes with us,” Mbappe told Ouest-France.
“It’s now up to him to find his place. For me, he has all the qualities to, in time, be a starter with Les Bleus.”
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