France squad: Forgotten Arsenal man William Saliba earns first name-up

France squad: Forgotten Arsenal man William Saliba earns first name-up

Arsenal defender William Saliba has been named inside the France squad for the first time for their impending global friendlies.&#one hundred sixty;

The youngster is yet to characteristic for the Gunners due to the fact his arrival in 2019 but appears set to make his senior debut at some point of the imminent global window.

His call-up is not any surprise to many because the 20-yr-antique has been one of the standout gamers in Ligue 1, helping Marseille take a seat second on the log at the back of Paris Saint-Germain.

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He joined Arsenal in a £27 million deal from Saint-Etienne in July 2019 but turned into sent straight again on mortgage to Les Verts that season.

The following season noticed him play at Nice on loan, earlier than opting to join ‘Les Olympiens’ this season.&#one hundred sixty;

The Les Blues will however leave out the services of Benjamin Pavard, who is out after checking out advantageous for Covid-19.&#one hundred sixty;

Here is the entire squad;&#a hundred and sixty;

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France will face Ivory Coast on March 25 earlier than going through South Africa four days later. 

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