What France's national press really felt about Arsenal star William Saliba's display vs Azerbaijan

France's National Press on William Saliba's Display vs Azerbaijan

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.

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Arsenal Insider Arsenal Insider — 2025-10-11