Former Chelsea winger Bolo Zenden William Salibas
Bolo Zenden said William Saliba has the power to reach the top of the game but needs training.
Speaking to TG Casino, Zenden said: andquot; Does Saliba have the potential to be as good as Van Dijk? It’s always hard for me to compare players because everyone has their own style and different roles in the team.
and quot;Van Dijk played at a very high level for Liverpool, but then he got injured and had to bounce back. If you are out for six months, it will take another six months to get back to your best. It wasn’t easy.
andquot;You always hope that promising players can develop and learn from the best. When John Terry came to Chelsea as an 18-year-old, he played alongside Marcel Desailly and that helped him develop.
andquot;It’s the same for any other young person – you need someone by your side to guide you and make you a better player.andquot;
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Rice urged to hit the target
William Gallas believes Declan Rice needs to start scoring goals for Arsenal.
He told Lord Ping: andquot;I’m not surprised at how well Declan Rice has started at Arsenal – I just expected him to sign. He can help take Arsenal to the next level and what he is doing is great.
andquot;He must continue to perform as he is and continue to reach new levels, more responsibility. In the midfield department, the head is very important.
andquot;Goodness#039; is really great but he needs to score more goals – we know he can. The head is very important for both Arsenal and the England team. He has the ability to continue to reach new heights.andquot;
Toney hinted at Arsenal’s rivals
Glen Johnson has urged Ivan Toney to beat Arsenal to Chelsea but believes the Brentford man is still overrated.
He told Betfred: “I think Chelsea need him more and he would suit their style of play.
andquot;Chelsea are clearly planning for the future and continue to build, but Arsenal are competing now, so it all depends on who Ivan thinks will be competing for more trophies in the next five years.
andquot;If Ivan is in a relationship, there will be no problems going forward, but I still think that £80-100 million is too much for him.
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ARSENAL will be without midfielder Thomas Partey until at least the end of 2023. And in worse news, the Gunners are sweating over Bukayo Saka’s fitness this weekend after their star man was injured in the Champions League win against Sevilla.
Meanwhile, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has asked rival Prem managers to join the war against VAR.
It comes after Newcastle beat the Gunners with a controversial winner last weekend.
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Özil’s father questions Germany’s decision
Mesut Oziland’s father has questioned his son’s reasons and decision to retire from international football. Ozil, 35, left the German national team in 2018 after being accused of racism and disrespect.
Mr. Ozil said: andquot;If I had a magic wand, I would turn the steering wheel upside down.
andquot;Mesut’s career could not end like this. I still don’t accept it. I am sad and disappointed. It hurts me.andquot;
Exodus Toney to earn money
Arsenal plan to sell several players in January.
This is so they can raise money to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney.
Atleta claim Arsenal are currently unable to make any bid for the striker that would exceed their £200m summer transfer fee.
And the Express add four players who could leave, with Thomas Partey, Aaron Ramsdale, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah all lined up.
Winner of Arsenal Scout South America
Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly sent transfer target Andre Trindade to watch in the Copa Libertadores final. The midfielder impressed as he helped Fluminense win their first Copa Libertadores title.
According to Brazil’s Globo, Liverpool, Arsenal and Fulham have all sent scouts to watch Trindade.
The Reds’ bid of £26 million for the Brazilian international was rejected in the summer, with Fluminense wanting £30 million.
Riisi is speechless about Keown’s mistake
Martin Keown roared live as Arsenaland beat Sevilla.
Gunners ace Declan Rice was at a loss for words when the incident was replayed by TNT Sport. Keownand’s fake pass saw him in control of the ball in his shiny boots.
But Rio Ferdinand loved it as he joked with his former rival on the sidelines.
Arsenal legend Martin Keown made an embarrassing mistake on TV and Declan Rice doesn’t know what to say
Exclusive – Arsenal open to Party offers
Arsenal are ready to listen to offers for injured Thomas Partey in January.
The 30-year-old Ghana international is likely to be out for the rest of the year after picking up a hamstring problem in training last week.
Even if the player achieves his return goal in the new year, Ivory Coast will go to the Africa Cup of Nations in January. And that has prompted the club to cash in during the next transfer window as it plans to look for a buyer next summer.
VAR has changed to the Premier League
World Cup-type VAR will reach the Premier League next season.
Club bosses last summer voted against the semi-automatic off-player and its “member tracking cameras”, despite major clubs installing it in UEFA competitions.
But recent events seem to have changed their minds.
SunSport has been told Prem bosses have already spoken to a number of companies who could also offer chip-in-ball technology. Keown disputed Saliba’s “average” sentence
Arsenal legend Martin Keown “doesn’t get it”, ex-Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly rates William Saliba as nothing more than “mediocre”.
Former England ace Keown believes Gunners centre-back Saliba has “everything” and is currently “one of the best defenders in Europe”.
Hence Desailly’s statement about his French team-mate: “I don’t think his individual qualities are above average. He is at a very, very high level, but not exceptional.”