Arsenal defender William Saliba started for France in their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, helping his team keep a clean sheet.
Les Bleus dominated the game, with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot, and Florian Thauvin. Saliba had a comfortable evening, with France having 77% possession and 33 shots at goal.
A quiet day in the office for Saliba
Saliba and the French defense were largely untested, with Azerbaijan having only one shot at goal throughout the game.
Author's summary: Saliba helps France keep a clean sheet against Azerbaijan.