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Emmanuel Petit says Arsenal have an outstanding youngster who is similar to John Terry
Emmanuel Petit has heaped praise on Arsenal No.2 William Saliba – even comparing the youngster to John Terry.
The 53-year-🔯old made the comments when speaking to in Germany.
So, what did Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit say about William Saliba? Let’s take a look…
Emmanuel Petit hails William Saliba
Well, the F🃏renchman called his fellow countryman a “warrior” while also comparing the 22-year-old France international’s physique 💝to that of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.
Petit did – however – stress that Saliba must use this physicality to become more of a threat from dead ball situations, like the aforementioned Chelsea andꦆ Manchester United legends were.
The man who made appearances for Arsenal : “Saliba is one of the best central defenders in England. He’s a warrior. He radiates a lot of calm and personality on the pitch. He has made p꧋rogress in reading the game and manag﷽ing depth.
“He relied a bit on his strength and speed, but he has now adapted to the demanꦬds of English football. With his physical size, he could contribute more on offensive free kicks, similar to John Terry or Rio Ferdinand. He will continue on his path, I have ♛no doubt about that.”
Petit – who adores Declan Rice – also claimed that Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes hav🍒e improved as a p𒁏artnership this season.
The man from Dieppe added: “Both were al♍ready excellent in 2022/23. William Saliba was out of action for weeks due to injury, but this season they have developed a bit further, so that they hardly allow any chances for the opponent and complement each other perfectly. It’s certainly unpleasant for any striker in the world to come up agaiꦫnst this duo.”
Arsenal have a formidable duo
Many are quick to compliment Mikel Arteta𒅌 on the beautiful style of attacking football ꦺhe has coached at Arsenal, although the Spaniard’s efforts in regards to transforming the defence cannot be ignored.
Thanks to the development of Saliba and Gabriel, Arsenal currently havꦬe the most clean sheets in the Premier League this season after 27 games, with shutouts.
Liverpool are closest with nine clean sheets.
Arsenal have also conceded th🦄e fewest goals in the Premier ꦰLeague this season with just 23 concessions in 27 outings.
Arteta deserves credit for turning Arsenal into such a force both defensively as well as going forward, but credit must also go to Saliba and Gabriel foꦏr their exceptional partnership at the back.