In the boring match against Canada (0-0), the defender was dependable and played a steady game, frequently coming through for his team. Ousmane Dembélé lacks the offensive strength to seriously undermine Canada’s defence on his own.

William Saliba just had an excellent performance when he was chosen to start in France’s 0-0 draw against Canada:

+ 90 mins

+ 89 touches

+ Passing accuracy 95%

+ 4/7 accurate long passes

+ Create an opportunity

+ Dribbling the ball successfully 100% (1/1)

+ Successful tackles 100% (2/2)

+ 1 ball cut

+ 6 times breaking the ball

+ 1 interception

+ 3 ball recoveries

+ 8 dispute wins

+ 0 times being passed over

The actual playmaker for Italy was the Arsenal player, who was only a step behind Fagioli. Like his compatriot, he made a lot of short, uncomplicated passes, but he made them most of the time.

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The actual playmaker for Italy was the Arsenal player, who was only a step behind Fagioli. Like his compatriot, he made a lot of short, uncomplicated passes, but he made them most of the time.

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