Trained at ASSE, William Saliba joined Arsenal in 2019 before being loaned to Saint-Etienne, then to Nice and Marseille. But, in recent months, the central defender has become one of the captains of his club. In the French team, he also seems to become an essential player. Furthermore, another former Stéphanois stood out against Portugal: Yvan Hasek.
Saliba continues to win
The French team experienced many difficulties against Austria. But the main thing is assured with this 1-0 victory. Before challenging the Netherlands this Friday, the French have three points in Group D. For this meeting, Didier Deschamps decided to line up a central hinge composed of Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba. Despite a few minor scares, the French defense was solid. William Saliba’s performance was also of high quality.
“Individually, I’m happy, already because we didn’t concede a goal”
Very serene and sure of himself as usual, the French defender knew how to master his opponents. We understand better why he became an Arsenal starter without ever missing a minute of the Premier League in 2023-2024. At a press conference, William Saliba reacted after the meeting:” Most important ? The three points, we knew it wasn’t going to be easy against a very united team who put a lot of intensity. Individually, I’m happy, already because we didn’t concede a goal. Of course, we could have done better offensively and sometimes defensively too, but the most important thing is that we remained solid and finished with a clean sheet.
It’s my first start in a major competition with the France team, but it went well, I’m happy. I haven’t seen Kylian (Mbappé) yet but I know he was in a little pain and I hope he gets better because we need him. Austria is a very athletic team, we responded well to them, they were coming off a long unbeaten run and we are happy. There are things to correct, but the most important thing is to win the first match, we’re off to a good start. N’Golo Kanté? Since the start of the rally, he has impressed me, it’s a pleasure to play with players like that.”
Saliba’s performance according to SofaScore
- Minutes played: 90′
- Clearances: 5
- Total tackles: 1
- Dribbles taken: 1
- Ground duels (won): 3 (2)
- Aerial duels (won): 2 (0)
- Ball loss: 3
- Fouls: 0
- Tackles received: 0
- Touches : 73
- Accurate passes: 59/62 (95%)
- Deep passes (ratio): 5 (4)
- Dribbling attempts (successful): 1 (1)
The schedule of the Blues and Saliba
- Austria – France: June 17, 9 p.m., 0-1
- Netherlands – France: June 21, 9 p.m.
- France – Poland: June 25, 6 p.m.
Ivan Hasek is back !
The Euro can also be an opportunity to see former players who left ASSE again. This is particularly the case of William Saliba who played 90 minutes with France. A former ASSE coach is also at the Euro today, present on the Czech bench. This is Ivan Hašek.
For its entry into the running, the Czechia was opposed to Portugal. A big poster which almost turned to their advantage. After opening the score, the Czechs saw the Portuguese come back in the 69th minute of play before winning in added time. An undoubtedly frustrating scenario for Ivan Hašek, their coach. He is a well-known name at ASSE, since 17 years ago, he managed the club’s first team in Ligue 1. A season which was also quite frustrating for Saint-Etienne supporters. .
Former RC Strasbourg coach Ivan Hašek was recruited with the aim of finishing in the top 10. But this did not necessarily go as planned. However, ASSE started its season well by being 4th best team in the first phase. But the Greens then collapsed to finish 11th. It was during this offseason that Frédéric Piquionne left for Monaco.
Ivan Hašek will try to take Czechia far
Coach of the Czech Republic since last January, Ivan Hašek will now try to take as many points as possible in this group made up of Portugal, Georgia and Turkey. After the match, the 60-year-old reacted: “Portugal were much better and deserved to win,” admitted Hasek. I have nothing to reproach my players, in a way we were unlucky not to take a point. It’s a shame to concede a goal in the last minute. You saw their qualities, but I think we hindered them. »
Czech calendar
- Portugal – Czechia: 2-1, June 18, 9 p.m.
- Georgia – Czechia: June 22, 3 p.m.
- Czechia – Türkiye: June 26, 9 p.m.
🚨🇨🇿 Czech coach Ivan Hašek on CRISTIANO after the match:
“It’s unbelievable that he’s still so dangerous.” He demonstrated all his genius. Hats off, this is one of the best of all time. » pic.twitter.com/wzpf0fFPww
— Actu CR7🐐 (@ActuCR7_) June 18, 2024
2024-06-19 08:02:02
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