Tag: William Saliba

William Saliba is an Arsenal defender.

The French defender arrived at Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Étienne. Saliba was born on March 24, 2001.

The Saint-Etienne squad celebrating their semi-final win (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Saliba helps Saint-Etienne reach Coupe de France final

William Saliba helped Saint-Etienne progress to the final of the Coupe de France on Thursday, despite a first-half mistake.
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (C) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Mathieu Debuchy during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on March 1, 2020, at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP / Getty Images)

Saliba was a ‘rock’ in defence despite defeat to Lyon

William Saliba continued his increasingly positive run of form against Lyon on Sunday, but he still ended up on the losing side of the derby.
Epinal's French defender David Luvualu (L) vies with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba during the French Cup quarter-final football match between SAS Epinal and AS Saint-Etienne at Marcel Picot stadium in Tomblaine, northeastern France on February 13, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Saliba wins MOTM award as he gets back to his best

William Saliba put in a Man of the Match performance against Stade de Reims in a draw for Saint-Etienne over the weekend.
Montpellier's French defender Junior Sambia (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou (C) and Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier (MHSC) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 9, 2020 at the Mosson stadium in Montpellier, southern France.

Saliba & St-Etienne situation worsens with another defeat

William Saliba was helpless to prevent Saint-Etienne slipping to another defeat over the weekend, this time succumbing to Stade Brestois.
Marseille's Argentinian forward Dario Benedetto (L) vies for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Saint-Etienne (ASSE) and Marseille (OM) on February 5, 2020, at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Arteta has already held talks with Saliba about next season

Mikel Arteta has already held talks with Arsenal loan defender William Saliba about the player's role in the team next season, according to reports.
Montpellier's French defender Junior Sambia (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou (C) and Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier (MHSC) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 9, 2020 at the Mosson stadium in Montpellier, southern France.

Saliba speaks on his fitness and focusing on Saint-Etienne

William Saliba believes he's still getting back to full fitness, and he's focusing fully on Saint-Etienne until the end of the season.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

William Saliba a ‘bright spot’ amid a St Etienne mess

William Saliba put in another impressive performance for his side against Montpellier but itw as not enough to stop them going down 1-0 on Sunday.
Marseille's Argentinian forward Dario Benedetto (L) vies for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Saint-Etienne (ASSE) and Marseille (OM) on February 5, 2020, at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Saliba shows improvement despite defeat to Marseille

William Saliba gave an improved individual performance against Marseille on Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough to avoid a second consecutive defeat.
Monaco's French forward Wissam Ben Yedder (C) vies with Saint-Etienne's french defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Wesley Fofana (R) during the French Cup football match between Monaco and Saint-Etienne at the "Louis II" stadium in Monaco on January 28, 2020. (Photo by VALERY HACHE / AFP)

“He’s a great player”: Debuchy and Cabaye praise Saliba

Mathieu Debuchy and Yohan Cabaye praised William Saliba this week, after the centre-back's return from injury with Saint-Etienne.
Metz' Senegalese forward Habib Diallo (L) vies with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba during the French L1 football match between Metz (FCM) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) at the Saint Symphorien Stadium in Longeville-les-Metz, eastern France, on February 2, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Saliba suffers first defeat of the season: Player report

William Saliba started in his first defeat of the 2019/20 campaign, losing 3-1 to Metz on Sunday.
Monaco's French forward Wissam Ben Yedder (C) vies with Saint-Etienne's french defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Wesley Fofana (R) during the French Cup football match between Monaco and Saint-Etienne at the "Louis II" stadium in Monaco on January 28, 2020. (Photo by VALERY HACHE / AFP)

Saliba player report vs Monaco plus post-comeback quotes

William Saliba made his comeback to the Saint-Etienne team against AS Monaco in the French Cup on Tuesday night, keeping a clean sheet.
Oleksandria's Ukranian forward Artem Sitalo (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the Europa League Group I football match between Saint-Etienne and FC Oleksandriya at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, on October 24, 2019. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP / Getty Images)

William Saliba set to start against Monaco after injury

William Saliba will make his first start for Saint-Etienne after injury on Tuesday night, after returning to the squad over the weekend.
Bordeaux's French forward Jimmy Briand (C) vies with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Wesley Fofana (R) during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Saliba returns to ASSE squad against Nimes after injury

William Saliba returned to the Saint-Etienne squad to face Nimes Olympique on Saturday, after recovering from injury.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

Saliba set for post-injury return to the pitch on Saturday

William Saliba is back in full training with Saint-Etienne after injury, and he's ready to play against Nimes Olympique this weekend.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Ornstein discusses Arsenal chances of recalling Saliba

David Ornstein confirmed reports of William Saliba undergoing testing with Arsenal this week, before discussing the chances of an early return from loan.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saliba underwent testing by Arsenal doctors this week

William Saliba visited Arsenal for testing by club doctors this week, which is why he didn't feature in Saint-Etienne's squad at the weekend.
MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 20: Hakan Calhanoglu of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 20, 2019, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

1 in, 2 out, expected deals and gossip: Arsenal’s weekend

Arsenal's weekend was a relatively eventful one, so let's recap what happened.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

The latest on William Saliba and his injury comeback

William Saliba is back in training with the Saint-Etienne squad, but he's still doing individual work as he recovers from injury.
Oleksandria's Ukranian forward Artem Sitalo (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the Europa League Group I football match between Saint-Etienne and FC Oleksandriya at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, on October 24, 2019. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal William Saliba recall rumours resurface

Arsenal could enquire over an early return from loan for William Saliba amid their current defensive injury problems, according to further reports.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal’s request to recall William Saliba answered

Arsenal have reportedly asked St Etienne if they can cut short William Saliba's loan and bring him to London in January and have been 'categorically refused'.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal want to recall William Saliba in January if possible

Arsenal want to recall William Saliba from his loan to Saint-Etienne in January, if possible, according to one French journalist.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

William Saliba back in training for Saint-Etienne after injury

William Saliba is back in training with Saint-Etienne after the metatarsal injury he picked up with his loan club in November.
STUTTGART, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 02: Jordi Osei-Tutu of Bochum is challenged by Atakan Karazor of VfB Stuttgart during the Second Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and VfL Bochum 1848 at Mercedes-Benz Arena on September 02, 2019, in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Video: Arsenal loanee November highlight compilations

With another month of the season gone, let's have a look at how Arsenal's loanees are doing with their respective clubs.
GENOA, ITALY - OCTOBER 20: Chris Smalling of AS Roma during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 20, 2019 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Rattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal show little ambition in scouting Chris Smalling

Arsenal are reportedly keen on landing Manchester United's Chris Smalling despite reports the player is very happy in Rome and quite willing to stay there.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Zinedine Zidane wants young Arsenal central defender

Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing William Saliba before he even pulls on an Arsenal shirt.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) vies with Monaco's French forward Wissam Ben Yedder during the French L1 football match between AS Saint-Etienne and AS Monaco at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France on November 3, 2019. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP)

William Saliba out injured – but not as badly as first thought

William Saliba is set to miss the next fortnight of Saint-Etienne fixtures with injury, after picking up a problem against AS Monaco.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

William Saliba hails Claude Puel

William Saliba has been singing the praises of his new manager, Claude Puel, after a weekend when the defender really stood out.

“I had never seen a kid with such a desire” William Saliba hailed by...

William Saliba, who gave an absolutely brilliant performance at the weekend, has been hailed by his former coach at Bondy then FC Montfermeil, Fabio Frasconi, who spoke to Eurosport.

William Saliba delivers absurdly brilliant performance: Player match report vs AS Monaco

William Saliba helped Saint-Etienne to another clean sheet against AS Monaco on Sunday, as they won 1-0.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Claude Puel on William Saliba: We’re selling our best player to make short-term deals

Claude Puel has suggested it's hard for him to accept William Saliba's transfer to Arsenal, claiming Saint-Etienne's transfer plan seems reactionary to him.
Bordeaux's French forward Jimmy Briand (C) vies with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Wesley Fofana (R) during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

William Saliba did his best in a difficult game: Player match report vs Amiens

William Saliba played another full 90 minutes for Saint-Etienne on Monday, featuring in another draw for his loan club.
Oleksandria's Ukranian forward Artem Sitalo (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the Europa League Group I football match between Saint-Etienne and FC Oleksandriya at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, on October 24, 2019. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP / Getty Images)

Room for improvement for William Saliba despite his talent: Player match report vs Oleksandria

William Saliba played 90 minutes in a Saint-Etienne performance where neither the player nor the team were at their best, facing Oleksandria on Thursday.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

William Saliba stars as Saint-Etienne keep another clean sheet: Player match report

William Saliba starred in a third consecutive league win for Saint-Etienne, keeping another clean sheet with the side after returning from injury.

Stats show how crucial Arsenal loanee William Saliba is to Saint-Etienne

William Saliba proved his worth to Saint-Etienne yet again by helping them to a clean sheet against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, and the stats show just how vital he is to them.
Lyon's Dutch forward Memphis Depay (C) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) during the French L1 football match between AS Saint-Etienne and Olympique Lyonnais at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France on October 6, 2019. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP) (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba celebrates win with ‘tears in his eyes’

William Saliba is back and making an impression and after his latest appearance for St Etienne, we spoke to Chloe Gallot of Ultimo Diez to get a report on his performance.

William Saliba impresses on injury comeback: Player match report

William Saliba played his first 90 minutes of the season on Thursday in the Europa League, and he made a good impression on his comeback.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

William Saliba returns to action after surgery

William Saliba returned to first-team action with Saint Etienne on Sunday when he was brought on as an 88th minute sub.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

Disastrous start means new manager for William Saliba

William Saliba has returned to the Saint Etienne first-team squad ahead of their game this weekend but, following it, he is likely to have a new manager.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

William Saliba returns to St Etienne squad

William Saliba has returned to the St Etienne squad ahead of their game this weekend against Nimes after missing nearly two months following surgery.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Why William Saliba needed surgery

Back in mid-August, St Etienne's manager confirmed that, in consultation with Arsenal's medical team, William Saliba underwent surgery and would be out for around six weeks, but why was surgery needed and what's he doing back at Arsenal?