On Tuesday, Barcelona defender Eric García named Arsenal’s William Saliba as his favorite central defender in the game right now.
William Saliba has been in the news in Spain lately, especially after remarks from Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger that garnered significant attention.
After naming Saliba and his defensive partner Gabriel among the top three center-backs in the world, Rüdiger shared in an interview with *The Inside Scoop*:
“I’m very pleased with my center-back partner, Militão. He’s recovering from a serious injury and getting back to form. However, with the busy schedule, we rotate, so having Saliba would be fantastic.”
Additionally, another prominent La Liga defender expressed admiration for Saliba on Tuesday. When asked by the media about his favorite center-back right now, Barcelona’s Eric García responded immediately:
