He is the best by a mile — Arsenal legend Thierry Henry names Premier League's best defender

He is the best by a mile — Arsenal legend Thierry Henry names Premier League's best defender

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:10 - 24.12.2023

Thierry Henry has revealed the Premier League's best defender right now, calling him number one 'by a mile'

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has emphatically declared William Saliba as the standout defender in the Premier League right now, asserting that Saliba's performances place him head and shoulders above his peers. 

The young talent has swiftly become a pivotal presence for the Gunners since his debut last season and continues to see his stock rise.

Henry crowns Saliba best defender in England

"Right now I think Saliba is [the best defender], by a mile,” Henry told Amazon Prime Sport.

William Saliba in action for Arsenal
William Saliba in action for Arsenal PSG have their eyes on Arsenal's Saliba.

“The way he can defend a 1 vs 1, the way he allows Arsenal to stay higher [up the pitch] and defend the 45-50 yards behind him is second to none. 

Arsenal's WIlliam Saliba | Imago

“His speed, the way he recovers, and when he recovers the ball he doesn’t just kick it into the stands – he tries to get it back [to his teammates] which is important.

 “But he went on loan and he came back and he showed everybody that that was a mistake and now he is now the best defender in the league.”

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