Nathan-Dylan Saliba
CM
Box-to-Box
Feb 7, 2004 (22)
5'11"
157 lb
Comes on as sub to score and assist
Saliba scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Thursday's 6-0 victory over Qatar.
Analysis: Saliba came from the bench for the injured Ismael Kone. Kone suffered a serious leg injury and was stretchered off for treatment in the hospital. Saliba's goal came from a free kick on the edge of the box. The midfielder held up a Kone shirt in tribute to his injured teammate. He then created the chance for Jonathan David to complete his hattirck and to seal the game 60. He took a total of three shots and created two chances.
Goal, assist from bench
Saliba recorded one goal on three shots (one on target) and one assist on two chances created in Thursday's 6-0 win over Qatar.
Analysis: Saliba would enter the field in the 57th minute Thursday after the horrific injury to Ismael Kone (leg), earning a solid 33 minutes off the bench. He would have an exceptional match once on the field, first scoring a great free kick in the 56th minute before an assist on Jonathan David's 92nd-minute goal. Saliba does this all after he went unused last match, a great World Cup debut for the 22-year-old. He will now likely be tasked with a bigger role after the apparent leg break for Kone, so it is a good sign to see the midfielder getting involved immediately.
Plays 120 minutes
Saliba (undisclosed) started and played for 120 minutes in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Union St. Gilloise.
Analysis: Saliba has been out for just over a week after a training injury, but returned to play Thursday, not just seeing the field but playing the full 20 minutes after the match went into extra time. This is good news for the midfielder as he prepares for the World Cup with Canada, appearing to be at full health already. He will now just have another month to keep his fitness high, likely to be a starter for the Canadian squad.
Picks up injury
Saliba suffered an injury in training and is out for the next few weeks, according to Kjell Doms of HLN.
Analysis: Saliba is hitting the sidelines just ahead of the end of the season, as the midfielder is suffering from an injury that could keep him out for the next few weeks. This will be something to monitor for the midfielder over the coming month, as any sort of setback could put his World Cup participation with Canada in jeopardy. He is a potential starter for the national team, so they will monitor his situation closely, needing all units available for a World Cup partly hosted in his home country.
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