Last years loan and this current pre season have allowed him to build up a great big head of steam. He really looks like a phenomenal talent, just about ready to explode. The good thing is, we have some good Plan B options if he comes into the team a bit too early - Ben White, Gabriel and even Tomiyasu if he ever comes back from injury. Seems very durable, looks like he can last all day, and capable of doing it in different positions too. Knows when to deliver his crispy balls through the back lines or just slamming it in the front.
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In all seriousness, he seems strong defensively and good on the ball. Not quite the ball carrier Ben white is, but his passing and calmness under pressure are both top notch. He can defend both ways aswell, fast enough to put in recovery challenges if the high line is exposed, but confident and aggressive enough to play on the front foot.
Now, he's still a young lad, and it's his first season in the premier League, so I expect some inconsistency. However, I've been really encouraged by him in pre season, and I certainly hope he signs a new deal.
If we can get him and saka signed up, fack off the last few wasters in the squad, plus maybe 1 or 2 more additions, then this is one of our best transfer windows in a long, long time.
Big Willy Saliba
posted on 30/7/22
Is he the fella that likes to film young lads knocking one out?
posted on 30/7/22
Looks like sending him out on loan for so long was definitely beneficial for him. There’s no way he’d be at this level if he’d stayed here and not played regular. Hopefully he signs a new deal soon. He plays with confidence, and does have that aura about him that can put doubt into attackers mind about whether they can take him on. I’ve been impressed with his passing as well.
Obviously it’s still very early, and got the usual caveats of it being pre season, he’s young, and the prem will be a big step up from French league. So I’m sure he’ll make his fair share of mistakes this season as he learns the league. But his talent is very clear to see, hopefully we see it in the league. I think he’ll get a fair amount of games this season, Tomiyasu fitness could be an issue, so we’ll probably see white at RB and saliba CB. He’ll probably start in Europe as well. Also there’s signs he’s forming a good partnership with Gabriel, so won’t be surprised if he starts against palace and might make a good case to keep his spot
posted on 30/7/22
Really hope we can get him signed up on a new deal.
Had no issue with him going out on loan, he would have probably played 10-15 games max last season for us instead he played 40+ and developed immensely
posted on 30/7/22
Monstrous voice! Scary Sally here we go again!
posted on 30/7/22
comment by South Side (U20009)
posted 4 hours, 31 minutes ago
Is he the fella that likes to film young lads knocking one out?
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posted on 31/7/22
He is now the greatest centre back of all time
posted on 31/7/22
But I thought there was no chance Saliba was going to stay at Arsenal.