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William Saliba, the former French international striker who joined Marseille from Manchester United in the summer of 2018, has been sidelined for another month with a knee ligament injury. The 29-year-old is currently out of action and is expected to be available for selection in the upcoming matches against Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. The injury was initially ruled as a hamstring strain but it turned out to be a more serious issue. Saliba had a strong start to his career at Manchester United and he scored 17 goals in just 45 appearances before being sold to Marseille in 2018. However, injuries have plagued him throughout his career,Ligue 1 Express including a knee ligament injury that kept him out for three months during the 2020-21 season. It will be interesting to see how Saliba performs in his new role under manager Alain Vidal-Naquet. The 36-year-old has previously worked with Saliba at Monaco and he will need to adapt to the pace of the game and the demands of the team. In addition to his physical fitness, Saliba needs to improve his mental game as well. He has struggled with confidence in the past and this could be one area where he can work on improving his self-belief and resilience. Overall, William Saliba's injury update should give fans hope that he will return soon and continue to make a significant impact on the team. |
