France coach Didier Deschamps reveals that Arsenal defender William Saliba, must improve some certain aspects of his game before earning a spot in France’s starting lineup.
Saliba has started in six of his 12 appearances for France, he was at the bench during their recent 2-0 home loss to Germany in a friendly match.
Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, and Benjamin Pavard have been given the nod ahead of Saliba in recent games, with the defenders also contending for a spot on France’s Euro 2024 squad.
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Deschamps:
“Saliba is playing a good season [with Arsenal].”
“But I see him alternating things which I like a bit less. With the French national team, he gets less playing time.
“When he has got some, it hasn’t always gone well. I’m aware that I put him in a context that wasn’t always easy.
The current pecking order doesn’t favour him, but he’s there. He’ll get some game time on Tuesday.”
Saliba is hopeful of earning a spot in the starting lineup when France faces Chile.
