William Saliba, Arsenal’s star defender, came under fire on social media following his performance in France’s 3-1 loss to Italy in the UEFA Nations League.
Despite taking an early lead through Bradley Barcola, France was overwhelmed by Italy, with Saliba’s defensive error allowing Giacomo Raspadori to score the third goal.
Fans Ruthlessly Criticize Saliba Online
After the match, football fans on social media didn’t hold back in criticizing Saliba in a clip posted on X. One user commented, “There’s a reason why Deschamps wants Fofana at every opportunity,” while another stated, “Saliba was COOKED.”
Saliba when he doesn’t have 6 CBs + park the bus to save him🥶pic.twitter.com/eVmu4zdm4e
— JC™️ (@jcthfcc) September 6, 2024
Some pointed fingers at Didier Deschamps for poor team management, with another fan suggesting, “Deschamps should go.”
Another added saying ” how can Arsenal shove this guy in our mouths as the best defender in the Premier league?”
Arsenal will be hoping William Saliba returns to the club without an injury, with captain Martin Odegaard reportedly hit with a fresh injury, as reported by Sportsbuddy.
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Deschamps Takes Responsibility for France’s Defeat
Speaking after the match, France’s head coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged the team’s shortcomings. “We need to face the facts. We were not able to maintain our efforts throughout the game. Italy hurt us by capitalizing on our mistakes,” Deschamps said, accepting responsibility for the result.
This match marked France’s first outing since their Euro 2024 semi-final loss to Spain.
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