ESpain completed an epic feat last Friday by beating the fearsome Germany in their own home, but The next rival appears as another giant on the horizon. France is not shining at all in this Euro Cup, but it is still a very difficult group to defeat. We must not forget that they are the current runners-up in the world and that they were one volley away from Kolo Muani from once again lifting the cup that everyone longs for. However, they are a very different team from those, based on a great defense that has only conceded one goal so far in the Euro Cup.
Within that almost impregnable defense, one particular footballer stands out: William Saliba. The Arsenal centre-back is shining like leader of the defense together with Upamecano. His physical sufficiency is driving some of the best forwards on the planet to despair. Depay, Lewandowski (who could only score from a penalty), Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo have been his victims so far and Bondy’s man has Morata on his list.
Deschamps’ teams have always been based on good defense, but France has gone from standing out for its forwards to (in the face of a grayer version of Mbappé and Griezmann) shining from its good defensive work.. With Maignan in goal, two strong centre-backs and a series of muscular midfielders form a block in the central zone where it is difficult to find a space.
A performance that comes from behind
Yes ok This Euro Cup is helping William to enter the fight for the best center back in the worldcomes from two seasons at a high level in his club, because Saliba is the one who is organizing the Gauls from behind, but His performance is nothing new for those who follow the Premier League. In Arteta’s Arsenal he is also general captain and was close to winning the league title, also being the least beaten team.
Since his debut in the top elite, with Saint-Étienne, He has always been a footballer with enormous potential. In fact, the Gunners signed him when they were only 18 years old, but he played for the London team until three seasons later. During his time at Nice and Olympique de Marseille he shone, but His explosion was at the Emirates Stadium.
Two years at Arsenal and twice in the Premier League’s ideal eleven. This last campaign he has played in every match in the league competition, even scoring two goals. His value on Transfermarkt is 80 million euros, being the most expensive center on the planet with Rubén Dias.
Whatever the future of France in this European Championship, Bondy’s participation in this tournament is already a great success and on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. the Spanish forwards will have the difficult task of try to break the French wall called William Saliba.
