Former teammate of Jean-Luc Arribart and Pascal Dupraz, Bernard Pardo closely follows French football and French players. This is particularly the case of William Saliba whom he knew during his time at AS Saint-Etienne.
Today on loan from Arsenal to Olympique de Marseille, the 21-year-old central defender even obtained his very first selection for the French team a few days ago and today Bernard Pardo thinks that his failure at Arsenal is ultimately a evil for a good, because he floats under the Marseille jersey. ” This Marseille team conceded few goals, thanks in particular to a player you know well in Sainté and who has just made his debut with the Blues at the Vélodrome against Côte d’Ivoire: William Saliba. I think his failure in England, where he didn’t really have a chance, still did him good. He has revived perfectly by returning to Ligue 1. He has just turned 21 and has all the qualities to have a great career. If Didier Deschamps called him up to the France team, it’s because he deserves it! He goes fast, he never panics, he exudes a kind of calm strength. When it is necessary to accelerate it accelerates; when you have to tackle, he tackles. He’s comfortable with the ball. ” Said Pardo ‘with square posts.’
