Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has heaped praise on William Saliba for his leadership qualities.
Saliba made his first-team debut during the Gunners' 2-0 win against Crystal Palace earlier this month, earning the man of the match award for his stellar defensive display at Selhurst Park. The Frenchman then started last week's 4-2 victory against Leicester City, although he put the ball in his own net when trying to clear the ball away from Foxes frontman Jamie Vardy.
Still, Xhaka has taken time to hail the young centre-back, backing the 21-year-old to bounce back whilst also praising his character. "This is football," the Swiss captain told the Evening Standard when discussing Saliba's unfortunate own goal.
