Arsenal star William Saliba has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League this season, helping the Gunners maintain a serious title challenge
Arsenal have enjoyed a stellar 2022/23 campaign so far, currently sitting on top of the Premier League table.
The French international has started all 24 of their league games so far this season, forming an excellent partnership alongside fellow centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes. However, it wasn't always plain sailing for Saliba in north London. In fact, according to ESPN, Gunners players had dismissed the youngster as a "League One-level” player when he first arrived in N5 during the 2020/21 pre-season.
The report claims that multiple players, none of whom are still employed by the club, were said to have been less than impressed with the 21-year-old's ability, arguing that his positioning was poor whilst also claiming that he had a tendency to lunge into tackles.
Saliba eventually spent the second half of that season on loan with Ligue 1 side Nice before enjoying a hugely successful spell with Marseille the following season. Since then, the former Saint-Etienne starlet has gone from strength to strength, showcasing a rare blend of calm ball-playing skills and intelligent reading of the game with hugely impressive physical attributes.
Arsenal boss Arteta has since admitted that he worried about the state of his relationship with Saliba, something that ended up being perfectly fine. "I was really impressed and surprised when I spoke to him," Arteta said back in October of last year.
"The way the relationship started, [I wondered] if there was damage there because he had certain expectations. But he was so committed just to play for Arsenal.
"If I look at how he talks about the club and how much he wants to be here, I have no doubts that he wants to continue to be here."
FaithEvans
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Saliba is League One-level," the third tier of English football,( he. isn't amount top 10 defenders in EPL Messi run away from top 4 leagues and went to France .
Like I said, I expect everything u say to be magnanimously stupid. And you've never disappointed me.
lbcrna
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Ur argument that Garnacho wasn't called up because he's a Ronaldo fan is not a sensible argument, as he has been called up after his performances improved. Saying Saliba is league 1 level and that's where you and Messi plays is even more nonsensical... . U can't keep spitting garbage and expect not to be called out on it. Keep quiet next time.
Saliba is League One-level," the third tier of English football,( he. isn't amount top 10 defenders in EPL Messi run away from top 4 leagues and went to France .
FaithEvans
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seriously u need help, it seems u finds it difficult to say your mind without using abusive word
Ur argument that Garnacho wasn't called up because he's a Ronaldo fan is not a sensible argument, as he has been called up after his performances improved. Saying Saliba is league 1 level and that's where you and Messi plays is even more nonsensical... . U can't keep spitting garbage and expect not to be called out on it. Keep quiet next time.
lbcrna
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Close your mouth, stupid is falling out. I take a bit of boxing lessons from time to time. Don't flatter yourself, if I slap you, your grandchildren will be born with my fingerprints on their faces. [Hitface]
seriously u need help, it seems u finds it difficult to say your mind without using abusive word
FaithEvans
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u are just too arrogant. belief me if u & I will meet face 2 face u won't have the liver to vomit this rubbish but social media present u with a perfect platform to day whatever u want.
U don't even know the difference between League 1 and Ligue 1... League 1 is the lower division of EPL. it's not where Messi plays. Focus on education instead of threatening violence.
FaithEvans
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u are just too arrogant. belief me if u & I will meet face 2 face u won't have the liver to vomit this rubbish but social media present u with a perfect platform to day whatever u want.
Close your mouth, stupid is falling out. I take a bit of boxing lessons from time to time. Don't flatter yourself, if I slap you, your grandchildren will be born with my fingerprints on their faces. [Hitface]
lbcrna
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Humble opinion?... U started by calling one of the best defenders in EPL this season League 1 level. That's a stupid opinion, so it's natural that everything else u say is very likely to be stupid and trust me, you have not disappointed. 🤡
u are just too arrogant. belief me if u & I will meet face 2 face u won't have the liver to vomit this rubbish but social media present u with a perfect platform to day whatever u want.
FaithEvans
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well that's your opinion a typical Messi fan boy no class, u people are so immature that u finds it very difficult to accept other people's humble opinion
Humble opinion?... U started by calling one of the best defenders in EPL this season League 1 level. That's a stupid opinion, so it's natural that everything else u say is very likely to be stupid and trust me, you have not disappointed. 🤡
lbcrna
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Nico Gonzalez wasn't at the world cup and Papu played less than 3 games... He has been called up now, why?... has he stopped supporting Ronaldo? your argument is the stupidest in the all-time history of mankind stupidity.
well that's your opinion a typical Messi fan boy no class, u people are so immature that u finds it very difficult to accept other people's humble opinion
FaithEvans
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Papu Gómez, Nicolas Gonzalez are all left winger, they couldn't call him because he has Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol so Messi kick against Garnacho joining the team.
Nico Gonzalez wasn't at the world cup and Papu played less than 3 games... He has been called up now, why?... has he stopped supporting Ronaldo? your argument is the stupidest in the all-time history of mankind stupidity.
Afrosports
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league 1 level ....that's my level and that's were messi plays
Messi plays in championnat ligue un. not league 1 that you play alone
lbcrna
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justifying your level , good
league 1 level ....that's my level and that's were messi plays
lbcrna
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which garnacho do you talk about 😂? maybe you have malaria, take your midiction and sleep 😴.
coming from a Barcelona fan boy who keep deceiving themselves that Pedri and Gavi are top class players despite the fact that these. players have fail to deliver in a bigger stage except in laliga were they are protected by referees and the media who sees Pedri and Gavi as national treasures, thus need to be protected
lbcrna
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That one that can't get a call up to an Argentina national team that has no inverted left winger... in fact, they have no left winger as Di Maria and defender Acuna had to play there recently... Don't even start, which Garnacho, on what merits? 🤡
Papu Gómez, Nicolas Gonzalez are all left winger, they couldn't call him because he has Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol so Messi kick against Garnacho joining the team.
yoaeklmru
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even now he is still league 1 level
which garnacho do you talk about 😂? maybe you have malaria, take your midiction and sleep 😴.
FaithEvans
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Garnacho is better than saka ....saka(left footed) is. just lucky to be playing on the as an inverted winger on the right and. there are few players who play in that position
That one that can't get a call up to an Argentina national team that has no inverted left winger... in fact, they have no left winger as Di Maria and defender Acuna had to play there recently... Don't even start, which Garnacho, on what merits? 🤡
Afrosports
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Garnacho is better than saka ....saka(left footed) is. just lucky to be playing on the as an inverted winger on the right and. there are few players who play in that position
justifying your level , good
soyabmpryz
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peter
Yuoabdkln
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That is wonderful congratulation
lbcrna
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even now he is still league 1 level