William Saliba's Nightmare: France Survives Belgium After Defensive Horror Show

France managed to secure a crucial win in the Nations League against a strong Belgian side, but the victory was marred by a disappointing performance from Arsenal star William Saliba.

Saliba, who has been in impressive form for his club this season, gave away a penalty and made an error that led to his teammate being sent off as he struggled to keep up with the pace of the game.

Despite France's eventual 3-1 win, Saliba's display was heavily criticized by fans and pundits alike. The 22-year-old center-back has been touted as one of the most promising young defenders in the world, but his performance against Belgium was a far cry from his usual standards.

The match got off to a disastrous start for Saliba, who conceded a penalty in the 27th minute after clumsily fouling a Belgian player in the box. The spot-kick was duly converted, and France found themselves trailing 1-0.

Things went from bad to worse for Saliba in the 41st minute when he made a rash challenge on a Belgian player, which led to his teammate being sent off for a second yellow card. The French defense was left reeling, and Belgium took full advantage of the numerical disadvantage.

However, France's attack eventually clicked into gear, with Olivier Giroud scoring a crucial equalizer in the 54th minute. The goal marked a turning point in the match, as France began to dominate possession and create scoring chances.

In the end, it was France who emerged victorious, with two late goals sealing the win. But despite the positive result, Saliba's performance will be a major concern for manager Didier Deschamps ahead of the World Cup.

Saliba's struggles against Belgium are a timely reminder that even the most talented young players can have off days. However, with the World Cup fast approaching, the Arsenal defender will need to bounce back quickly and regain his form if France is to have any chance of success in the tournament.

For now, Saliba will have to take the criticism on the chin and work hard to improve his game. With the World Cup just around the corner, there is no margin for error, and Saliba will need to be at the top of his game if France is to achieve their ambitions.