Alan Shearer names the Arsenal player who has been ‘magnificent’ all season

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Alan Shearer has given his verdict on Arsenal central defender Willia Saliba.

The Newcastle United legend has been hugely impressed by how Saliba has played for Arsenal this season.

So, what has Alan Shearer said about William Saliba? Let’s take a look.

Alan Shearer praises Arsenal and France defender William Saliba

Well, Arsenal took on Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday evening.

Liverpool won the match 2-0. I believe that Jurgen Klopp’s side deservedly won the tie.

Willia Saliba has been a regular for Arsenal this season and has been one of the best players for Mikel Arteta’s side.

The £27 million (Sky Sports) France international defender started in central defence for Arsenal against Liverpool.

While Saliba did give the ball away twice quite cheaply, he made a really great tackle to stop Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez in the box.

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer was on co-commentary duty for the match on BBC One, and he noted midway through the first half just how good Saliba has been all season for Arsenal.

Shearer said about Saliba on BBC One (4:54 pm, January 7, 2024): “What a season he is having, Saliba, eh! He has been brilliant, he has. He has been magnificent, he has.”

My View: William Saliba could become world class

In my view, William Saliba has huge potential. I believe that the Arsenal and France international central defender could become world class in the coming years. Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gary Lineker thinks that he is “very graceful” and is “really good on the ball”.

Saliba is only 22 and he is already playing week in and week out for an Arsenal side who almost won the Premier League title last season and could clinch it this time around.

The young centre-back has scored one goal and given one assist in 20 Premier League matches this season. Last season, Saliba scored two goals and provided one assist in 27 league games for the North London club.