William Saliba raises concerns about MetLife Stadium pitch ahead of final

William Saliba criticized the pitch conditions at MetLife Stadium following France's 3-1 win over Senegal during their World Cup match. Saliba expressed surprise at the state of the turf and shared that players were asked to choose between molded and screwed-in studs before the game, an unusual request. He opted for screwed-in studs but noted the pitch resembled artificial turf and was very hard. Saliba mentioned the same pitch will be used for the World Cup final on July 19, making it essential for preparation.

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