What France's national press really felt about Arsenal star William Saliba's display vs Azerbaijan

Assessment of William Saliba's Performance

Arsenal defender William Saliba played for France in their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, which ended in a dominant win for Les Bleus.

Saliba had a

comfortable evening
as France kept a clean sheet, with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot, and Florian Thauvin sealing the victory.

Saliba and the defenders were largely untested, with the team's attackers doing most of the work.

Author's summary: Saliba had a quiet game in France's dominant win.

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Arsenal Insider Arsenal Insider — 2025-10-11

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