Arsenal’s William Saliba believes he is currently one of the best defenders in the world but has admitted he needs to do something to become the best.
Saliba has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League in recent seasons and has formed a formidable partnership with Brazil international Gabriel Magalhaes.
The France international has had several loan spells away from the Emirates with the likes of Marseille and Nice, which have really helped him develop and mature into the player he is today.
Saliba lacks one thing to be the best in the world
Arsenal had the best defense in the league last season and Saliba became the first player in the club’s history to play every minute of a Premier League campaign.
The 23-year-old has started this season in similar fashion and after last weekend’s win against Tottenham, the Gunners have conceded just once in their opening four games.
Saliba is already one of the best defenders in the world, but the Frenchman believes he needs to win trophies if he wants to be considered the best in the world.
“I’ve been on the right track for both seasons, mainly last season,” Saliba said Fox Sports Mexico.
“Maybe I’m on my way to becoming the best defender in the world.
“I think I’m one of the best at the moment, but to say that I have to win some titles. I think that’s what I’m missing right now.
“If you win titles, you’re good and if you don’t, you can’t say you’re the best. This is what I believe. I’m one of the best in the world.”
After coming within two points of the Premier League title last season, Saliba will be hoping it’s third time lucky for Arsenal as they look to end a wait stretching back more than twenty years years for a league title.
Saliba also hopes that the Gunners can compete in the Champions League and try to win this trophy for the first time in the club’s history.
