October 17th 2024.
Last season, both Ben White and William Saliba were recognized for their exceptional performances by being named in the Team of the Season. White, who plays for Arsenal, recently praised his teammate Saliba for his outstanding defensive skills. According to White, no one even attempts to go past Saliba in training because there is simply no point in trying.
Saliba initially had a slow start at Arsenal, but over the past two years, he has proven himself to be one of the best centre-backs in English football. Alongside fellow teammate Gabriel Magalhaes, Saliba was named in the official 2023/24 Premier League Team of the Season. This season, they continue to impress, with Arsenal having the second-best defensive record in the league. However, in their last three games, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet, and they are determined to change that when they face Bournemouth this weekend at the Vitality Stadium.
In a conversation with Ben Foster for Amazon Prime, White spoke highly of Saliba and Gabriel's partnership. He said, "It's been unbelievable. I'm not sure I've seen two better defenders playing together. Saliba is absolutely incredible - there's not a single weakness or area that he needs to work on. Even though he's still young, his performance on the field speaks for itself."
White also mentioned how Saliba's dominance is evident in training, where no one even attempts to get past him. He said, "It's so weird - in training, you see glimpses of how good he is, but during a game, it's a completely different level. He makes it look easy, and no one even tries to get past him because they know it's pointless."
White then shifted the focus to Gabriel and his aerial threat in the opposition box. He credited Arsenal's set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, for their improved set-piece play. White stated, "While Saliba may be getting all the attention, Gabriel has been exceptional as well. His presence in the box is intimidating, and every time we get a corner, we know we have a good chance of scoring. He's been a key player for us."
When Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta decided to switch goalkeepers from Aaron Ramsdale to David Raya last season, there were some raised eyebrows. However, White revealed that he knew Raya was a special player from the moment he saw him in training. He said, "You could see his level straight away in training. He exudes confidence, and you know you're safe with him in goal. His technique is unbelievable, and the saves he's been making recently are things he does every day in training. He's been consistent despite the pressure and his technique is top-notch."
In conclusion, Arsenal has a talented team, and players like Saliba, Gabriel, and Raya have been vital to their success. They continue to impress on the field, and their performances in training only confirm their abilities. The team is determined to improve and maintain their strong defensive record, and they will be looking to do just that in their upcoming game against Bournemouth.
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