In the middle of the Euro, ASSE does not have any players involved in this great competition. More concerned with the upcoming Olympic Games with the probable participation of Benjamin Bouchouari, the club is nevertheless attentive to the performances of one of its former protégés: William Saliba. Currently with the French team at the Euro, the player trained at the club even has a place in Didier Deschamps’ starting lineup.
Current reserve coach Razik Nedder spoke to Progrès about his former player William Saliba:
“He can settle in for a while” (Razik Nedder on Saliba, ASSE)
“I know the man and the player well. He has the ability to assume this role of pillar of defense. Against Austria, he was equal to himself, he excelled in getting the ball out. Same left axis, he is not bothered, because he is a very technical player. The very good players are those who string together performances of this caliber while maintaining high standards of performance. He is not playing his career in Blue in this Euro. But he has a card to play. And since we are talking about a great player, he will seize his chance. Given his age and potential, he can settle in for a while. »
“It’s legitimate to see him in the starting eleven of the France team” (Claude Puel)
Claude Puel, who also knew the player trained at ASSE, also gives his opinion: “It’s legitimate to see him in the starting eleven of the France team. In England, he faces the very, very high level. He faces powerful, fast or technical opponents on a daily basis, which has strengthened him. Some show their power, tackle. William relies on a particular profile. He makes the difference with his reading of the game and his sense of anticipation. It’s less spectacular but it’s still clean. It’s interesting to have this extra technical touch. »
