Garth Crooks has written on BBC Sport that Arsenal central defender William Saliba looked “vulnerable” against Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend.
Arsenal got the better of Wolves 2-0 away from home in the Premier League this past Saturday evening.
Norway international attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard scored both the goals.
And both goals came in the second half.
Saliba and Gabriel were the two centre-backs for Arsenal.
Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Crooks has said that France international centre-back Saliba looked “a little vulnerable”.
The BBC pundit has noted that it was Brazilian defender Gabriel who got Saliba out of a few tricky situations and has included him in his BBC Premier League Team of the Week.
GARTH CROOKS ON WILLIAM SALIBA FOR ARSENAL V WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
Crooks wrote: “Last week it was William Saliba who received the plaudits for an excellent performance against Chelsea.
“However, against Wolves, the Frenchman looked a little vulnerable and needed Gabriel to get him out of one or two rather tricky situations.
“It’s always a good sign that, when one player is having a difficult time, his partner can raise his game and fill the void.
“Quite apart from Gabriel’s performance, Arsenal’s defensive line-up is the real strength behind their success.”
