One thing missing: Saliba says he's close to becoming 'the world's best defender'

William Saliba's performances do not go unnoticed by anyone. The 23-year-old is considered one of the best defenders in the Premier League and Europe. The French centre-back thinks so too, but is aware that he has something missing to become the best in the world.

"I’m perhaps on my way to becoming the best defender in the world. I have been on the right track for both seasons, mainly last season. I think I’m one of the best at the moment, but to say that I have to win some titles. I think that’s what I’m missing right now," he said.

"If you win titles, you’re good and if you don’t, you can’t say you’re the best. That’s what I believe. I’m one of the best in the world," Saliba added.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Manchester City's Ruben Dias are on the podium of the Premier League's best defenders alongside the Frenchman, having won far more titles than him.