Michael Owen has actually spoken in radiant terms about Arsenal centre-back William Saliba and what might be in shop for him in years to come.
At the age of 22, it might currently be argued that he is among the very best protectors in the Premier League.
That’s a quite amazing phase to be at for the Toolbox child due to the fact that he is no place near his peak and he is still developing that experience.
Michael Owen was among the very best children throughout his playing days and he believes William Saliba has actually been a ‘fantastic discover’ for Arsenal, as he informed Premier League Productions (19/02/24 at 11:25 pm).
Although the France global just made his launching for the club last season, he in fact initially signed back in 2019 for ₤ 27 million
At that time, a specific Unai Emery remained in the dugout, however his exit and Mikel Arteta’s arrival didn’t precisely see the highly-rated child supplied with possibilities.
This is in spite of Arsenal’s battles at the back, however those loan spells did William Saliba the world of excellent since it permitted him to grow into the gamer he is today.
And as Michael Owen discussed, he feels William Saliba can reach famous levels like going on to be ‘the next Virgil van Dijk’.
William Saliba’s increase at Arsenal
“You can’t select 5 various qualities (for a protector) and not have Saliba,” stated Owen.
“I believe he has actually been among the excellent discovers recently in the Premier League. He could, in my viewpoint, go on and be the next Virgil van Dijk. I believe he is that great.”
Perseverance with William Saliba
When Saliba initially signed up with the club, whatever was a mess, from leading to bottom and it continued when Arteta showed up.
It took the previous midfielder a variety of years before he might get whatever in order and throughout that duration he didn’t choose Saliba.
The powers that be at Arsenal chose to stay client with him and it worked a reward since he is now among the very best in the Premier League today.
And Saliba’s status will grow to even greater heights if he guides Arsenal to the Premier League title this season.