Arsenal star William Saliba has responded to praise labelling him the best centre-back in the world.
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Saliba has developed into one of world's bestFrenchman has become key player for ArsenalAdmits he can "still become much better"Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Saliba has developed into one of the best defenders in the Premier League since breaking into Mikel Arteta's starting XI at Arsenal, forming a brilliant partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes while the Gunners challenge for silverware.
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Saliba has been in fine form once again for Arsenal this season, forming part of the shrewdest defence in the English top flight. However, the 24-year-old has admitted he still has to improve before he can describe himself as the very best in the business.
WHAT SALIBA SAID
Saliba told : "I think I am one of the best, but not yet the best defender in the world. I can still become much better one day, I hope to improve."
DID YOU KNOW?
There are a lot of contenders in the conversation to be the best centre-back in the world. Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has plenty of admirers having won a raft of trophies during his time at Anfield, while Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao were pivotal in Real Madrid's Champions League triumph last year.