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Although Arsenal defender William Saliba is now in favour with France manager Didier Deschamps, it certainly hasn’t always been the case. Heading into Euro 2024, it was widely reported that Saliba would be on the bench in Germany, playing a backup role to Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate. However, Deschamps seemed to make a last-minute decision to include Saliba as his left-sided centre-back, a role he hasn’t played under Mikel Arteta. Although, given his quality the change hasn’t been a problem for the Frenchman, who has only furthered his growing reputation. At 23-years-old, Saliba is rig…