Saliba: Playing for my country is great, I want to face the best to test myself

On June 24, in an interview with FIFA, French defender William Saliba spoke about his personal expectations for the ongoing World Cup.

Saliba said: "This is my second World Cup, but my role is different this time compared to the first. The first time I was just a substitute, playing for about 30 minutes. This time, I'm starting the tournament as part of the starting eleven.

This is one of the most beautiful things about the sport, so I'm very proud to be here for the second time. It's a pleasure to play alongside Upamecano, because he is a very good defender, and we work well together. We have a good relationship, and all the defenders maintain good chemistry and communication.

We often discuss our responsibilities and what we should do on the field. As a defender, you always want to be the best and compete against top strikers. When you face good players, there is a sense of excitement. You want to win the duels, win every challenge, so of course, I also want to play against the strongest players.

This is part of what these games and confrontations are about. We also play against each other frequently in the Premier League, so I know well what to expect.

We have some of the best defenders in the world on our team, and having such teammates helps make the game easier.

They help you win matches. We have many stars on our team, and we also enjoy watching them play. It's satisfying to play for the national team, and it's wonderful to participate in the World Cup from the start.

I will do my best to help the team win."

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