Arsenal star William Saliba started for France in their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, helping his team keep a clean sheet.
Les Bleus dominated the game, with
77 per cent possession of the ball and 33 shots at goal compared to Azerbaijan’s one. Saliba had a comfortable evening, with the defenders being spectators for large parts of the game.
The game saw goals from Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot, and Florian Thauvin, securing a win for France.
Author's summary: Saliba helps France keep a clean sheet against Azerbaijan.