William Saliba
ARSFrance
Right
Mar 24, 2001
25
6'4"
203 lb
CB
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Plays 18 minutes
Saliba played 18 minutes from the bench in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Southampton.
Analysis: Saliba failed to start Saturday but still saw the field as his club dropped out of FA Cup play, appearing for 18 minutes to end the match. However, the star defender couldn't do much to help, with Southampton scoring six minutes after he entered. Even more concerning for the defender, he replaced Gabriel, his defensive partner, due to injury. That said, he may need to play a major role when facing Sporting on Tuesday.
Option off bench
Saliba (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Southampton.
Analysis: Saliba is back in the squad for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Southampton but starts on the bench as he continues to manage a recurring ankle issue. The center-back remains a key piece in defense with his consistency, aerial presence and ball progression, but the staff is expected to ease him back into action given his importance after starting 32 of his 33 appearances across all competitions this season.
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