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We take a look at Arsenals new 4.5m Def and what we can hope in the coming season.
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We take a look at Arsenals new 4.5m Def and what we can hope in the coming season.
Let's dive in!
At just 19years old Saliba has intelligent reading of the game is often displayed on the pitch through his defensive positioning, which helps him to effectively make plenty of interceptions. Saliba has made 4.08 interceptions per 90 this season.
Saliba manages to anticipate the opposition attackerâs run and the defender can position himself accordingly to prevent the forward from getting onto the end of the pass that is about to be played through to him. The defenderâs positioning is key.
In addition to his impressive ability to read the game, Salibaâs physical traits are another key part of his game which may make him a difficult opponent for opposition attackers to overcome and something Arsenal have lacked somewhat in recent years.
The 19-year-old defender stands at 192cm tall and exhibits a capability to use his large frame on the pitch. Saliba is well aware of his size and strength, and the defender can often be seen utilising it to effectively nullify opposition attacks.
Salibaâs ability on the ball is undoubtedly one of the 19-year-old defenderâs most impressive attributes. Saliba is an asset for his side when attempting to play out from the back, as his composure carries over from his defending into his play on the ball. Artetas dream CB.
Salibaâs dribbling ability is an important aspect of his game. However, another important feature of Salibaâs game is his tendency to look for and play progressive passes when building out from the back something Arsenal will be doing a lot more in the coming season.
To conclude this tactical analysis piece, it may be fair to say that Saliba is an intelligent defender who has got plenty of physical qualities to help him benefit from his calculated reading of the game.
Arsenal, may be able to expect a defender, in Saliba, who will help to add a sense of calmness to their defence, in addition to potentially contributing some defensive solidity for the Gunners in the Premier League.
Key stats per 90 -
Tackles - 1.5
Interceptions - 1.8
Fouls - 0.2
Clearances - 2.5
Dribbled past - 0.4
Blocks - 0.3
So for 4.5m who could provide great value in an Arsenal side defensively increasingly under Arteta.
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Tackles - 1.5
Interceptions - 1.8
Fouls - 0.2
Clearances - 2.5
Dribbled past - 0.4
Blocks - 0.3
So for 4.5m who could provide great value in an Arsenal side defensively increasingly under Arteta.
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Edit - Interceptions key stats 4.8*
