William Gallas critiques Saliba’s World Cup performances for France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Former France defender William Gallas spoke to Get French Football News about William Saliba's World Cup performance, stating that while Saliba played well, he did not reach the same level as he does for Arsenal. Gallas noted that Saliba's role on the left side during the tournament posed challenges compared to his regular position on the right for Arsenal. He believes Saliba can showcase more of his quality. Gallas also discussed how changes at Chelsea could impact their performance next season.
- •William Gallas comments on Saliba's World Cup performance.
- •Saliba played on the left side, unlike his usual right side for Arsenal.
- •Gallas believes Saliba can perform better for France.
- •Gallas also discusses Chelsea's coaching changes and expectations.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE | William Gallas on William Saliba’s World Cup: ‘He had a good performance but not the best’
"Speaking exclusively to Get French Football News, former France, Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas remains of the view that William Saliba’s performances for France are not at the same le...
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