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Is Mohamed Salah the world's best footballer?

Is Mohamed Salah the world's best footballer?

  • Yes, he is the best footballer

    Votes: 12 66.7%

  • No, there others who are better or at par with him

    Votes: 6 33.3%
  • Total voters
    18
Mohamed Salah scored his 200th Liverpool goal as Jurgen Klopp's side produced a late comeback against 10-man Crystal Palace to move top of the Premier League and increase the pressure on former boss Roy Hodgson.
 
He was never the best in the world.

There were others who were ahead of him (Messi, Ronaldo, Lukaku etc.).
 
At the age of 50 you can put him on the pitch, he can do nothing for 89 mins and then pull out a moment of brilliance in a split second.
 
Mohamed Salah is the fifth player to score 150 Premier League goals for one club. He reached to this milestone during Liverpool win over Newcastle United in which he scored two goals.

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aboveandbeyond said:
For me the best player in the premiership in the last 5 years
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For sure. KDB has been great but Mo has been vital for Liverpool in winning all those trophies and competing for the League against the richest club in Europe.

He is so athletic , with amazing fitness levels. This helps to bring out his talents, his skills and his confidence grows.

After missing the pen in the first half, many players go missing, heads drop etc. But Mo only became more determined, stronger, faster and more clinical.

When he is away now, LFC fans will really know how incredible he is.

To do this season after season for 6 years is not normal.
 
Salah on winning the Premier League: "We believe too much. We have top talents. They just need to work hard".

"Going to AFCON? I want to win it! I love playing for my country. Without me they will be fine. We have fantastic players", told Sky.
 
I don't see Liverpool winning the title this year because that MF doesn't look right. But by the same token no one looks right at the moment, so it's very open
 
Bewal Express said:
I don't see Liverpool winning the title this year because that MF doesn't look right. But by the same token no one looks right at the moment, so it's very openI
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LFC now have a very good midfield. Endo, Szobo, Mac Allister, Jones and even Elliiot and Graven are great on their day. These guys rotate really well, they play with amazing energy.

Try to get a ticket to Villa Park when we play, you'll see a lot of them . :)
 
KingKhanWC said:
LFC now have a very good midfield. Endo, Szobo, Mac Allister, Jones and even Elliiot and Graven are great on their day. These guys rotate really well, they play with amazing energy.

Try to get a ticket to Villa Park when we play, you'll see a lot of them . :)
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I am not convinced. Its a solid MF but in tight games you need a game breaker and atm none of these guys convince me. As the pressure of the favourite tags takes affect, we will see if they can cope with it.
 
Mo Salah came close to missing another penalty after hitting the crossbar and relying on the ball to rebound off the goalkeeper's backside into the back of the net.

The Liverpool superstar linked-up with the Egyptian national team for the African Cup of Nations, which will get underway next weekend.

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Africa the next frontier for trophy hunter Salah​

In between reaching those title deciders, hosts Egypt suffered a humiliating last-16 loss to outsiders South Africa that left a 70,000 Cairo crowd speechless.

Egypt are among the favourites for the 2024 title in the Ivory Coast as they seek a record-extending eighth title in the premier African sporting event.

Drawn with Ghana, Cape Verde and Mozambique in Group B, it is widely expected that Egypt will finish first and qualify for the round of 16.

But captain Salah and his Pharaohs teammates want more. Much more. They want to play in the February 11 final at the 60,000-seat Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan and win it.

"I want to win this competition," said the prolific scorer in Cairo as he showed off a new haircut following social media criticism of his scraggly locks.

"Having come so close twice, I would love to help Egypt win the final and lift the Cup of Nations trophy.

"I am so happy to play in this wonderful African football tournament and my teammates and I are desperate to succeed.

"It means a lot to play for the Egyptian national team. It is a great feeling to put on the red jersey, which has been worn by some many greats in the past.

'Representing millions'
"Every time I step on the pitch I am conscious of my role -- I am representing millions of Egyptians.

"We know the streets of Cairo, Alexandria and other cities, towns and villages will be empty when we play in the Ivory Coast.

"People will either be at home or in cafes, cheering our every move, willing us to score and wishing us success."

Salah, who arrived at Liverpool in 2017 after spells with Al Mokawloon in his homeland, Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina and Roma, is no stranger to success.

He helped Liverpool win the Club World Cup and UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League one year later.

In his last match for the Reds before flying to Egypt, the 31-year-old whose full name is Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly netted twice in a 4-2 league win over Newcastle United.

Ghana boast the third most successful Cup of Nations record with four titles, behind Egypt (seven) and Cameroon (five), but it is 42 years since they last triumphed.

Otto Addo, who quit as Black Stars coach after an early 2022 World Cup exit in Qatar, turned heads when he said the fixture against Egypt will be the easiest in the group for his country.

"Egypt are going to be overwhelming favourites to beat Ghana so all the pressure will be on them. The Black Stars will be motivated by the fact that no one gives them a chance.

"I believe it is easier to face Mohamed Salah and the other Egyptian stars than trying to break down the well-organised defences of Cape Verde and Mozambique."

Ghana are pinning their hopes of a good run on Mohammed Kudus, an attacking midfielder who has been outstanding for West Ham United this season.

They can also call on the long-serving Ayew brothers - attackers Andre and Jordan -- as they attempt to banish memories of a disastrous 2022 campaign that ended in first-round elimination.

Source : France 24
 
Mohamed Salah says he is convinced he will win the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with Egypt "sooner or later".

Liverpool forward Salah is set to miss his country's next two games with a muscle injury he sustained during their 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday.

The Pharaohs must beat Cape Verde in their final group game on Monday to be sure of qualification from their group.

"I would love to win it, absolutely," the 31-year-old said. "It will happen somehow - that is what I believe,"

"Whatever I believe, I achieve - so sooner or later, it will happen."

Salah has won every major English trophy as part of a glittering career since joining the Reds before the 2017-18 season, as well as the 2018-19 Champions League, when he scored the opening goal in their 2-0 win over Tottenham in the final.

The forward has experienced heartache at the three editions of Afcon he has been involved in, though, starting with a defeat to Cameroon in Gabon in the 2017 final, when Salah set up Egypt's early opener before their opponents won courtesy of two second-half goals.

A late South Africa winner condemned Egypt to a round of 16 exit on home soil in 2019, and Salah did not have the chance to take his spot kick as hosts Cameroon prevailed on penalties in the final of the 2021 tournament following a goalless draw

"I have won everything possible but this one not yet," said Salah, whose international debut in 2011 came a year after Egypt won the last of their record seven Afcon titles and preceded a run of three tournaments they failed to qualify for.

"Everybody knows what it means to any player to win an Africa Cup.

"We were unlucky at the last one and also in Gabon. The players are very motivated to win the tournament. We all want to win it."

Rui Vitoria's team needed Salah's added-time penalty to draw 2-2 with Mozambique in their opening match of Afcon 2023 in Ivory Coast.

They then came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Ghana after Salah went off with a back muscle strain shortly before half-time.

If they beat Cape Verde, who have already secured first place in Group B, Egypt will advance to a last-16 tie in San-Pedro on 28 January.

Salah has already been ruled out of that game and is only expected to return for a quarter-final on 2 or 3 February, should Egypt make it that far.

"My injury is still there but the most important thing now is to speak about the game," Salah said.

"We are not doing great at the moment but we have a fantastic team and a great coach, so we just need to stay focused.

"I believe that with hard work everything is possible, so we just need to win one game to qualify and we go from there.

"We are very positive. We have great players and a great team, and we just need to fight and see what will happen."

Source: BBC

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Afcon 2023: Egypt's Mohamed Salah determined to add trophy to glittering club haul with Liverpool

Mohamed Salah says he will add an Africa Cup of Nations triumph with Egypt to his array of trophies with club side Liverpool.
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Good move for Mo to return. LFC have amazing medical staff.

Its highly unlikely he will return. Egypt haven't yet qualified through the group stage.
 
Mo Salah's agent has tweeted stating that his injury is more serious than first thought and that he could be out for up to 28 days

Salah picked up an injury in Egypt's 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday and is expected to return to Liverpool for treatment
 
Mohamed Salah helped Egypt reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations when it was held in 2022
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has a "proper tear in his hamstring", says assistant manager Pep Lijnders.

Salah, 31, was replaced during Egypt's 2-2 draw with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast on Thursday.

He watched from the stands as Egypt reached the last 16 thanks to a dramatic 2-2 draw with Cape Verde on Monday.

"It's expected [he will] return in three to four weeks if everything goes smooth," said Lijnders.

"It will go smooth and it will go right because of how we've treated his body before."

Liverpool said Salah will return to the club on Wednesday for an "intensive rehabilitation programme".

They said his injury was "worse than first feared", but he will be treated with a "view to being back in action as soon as possible for club and country, giving him the best chance to return to compete at Afcon".

On Sunday Egypt play the runners-up in Group F for a place in the quarter-finals. The final takes place on 8 February.

On Sunday Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it "makes sense" for Salah to do his rehabilitation at the club and rejoin Egypt if he recovers in time and they remain in the competition.

"I always said before what I'm really happy about is the medical team of Egypt and the medical team of Liverpool really worked together and were in close contact and both made this decision," said Lijnders.

"It's an example of how international football and club football should operate to put the player in the centre."

Egypt's record appearance-maker Ahmed Hassan has said Salah should stay with the team "even if he only had one leg to stand on".

"The one you should never doubt the commitment of is Mo Salah," said Lijnders.

"I know the country is devastated to lose him. He is massive. The only reason ours and their medical team decided for him to come back is to give the best chance to make the final if Egypt reach it."

The most recent of Egypt's seven Africa Cup of Nations titles came in 2010, a year before Salah made his debut. Egypt were runners-up in 2017 and 2021.

Salah scored a late penalty to help Egypt draw 2-2 with Mozambique in their opening game.

He said this week that Egypt will win the Africa Cup of Nations "sooner or later".

"I would love to win it," he said. "It will happen somehow - that is what I believe. Whatever I believe, I achieve.

"I have won everything possible but this one, not yet. Everybody knows what it means to any player to win an Africa Cup."

Source: BBC Sports
 
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Salah’s absence due to injury until at least the Afcon final, should his country make it that far, has led to scathing criticism from Egypt legend Ahmed Hasan.

The 48-year-old, who played for his country 184 times, has taken exception to Salah returning to Merseyside for treatment on his hamstring, which could take 28 days to heal.

“I’ve always backed Salah and I was very happy with his presence as captain of the Egyptian national team,” said Hassan, who helped Egypt win four Afcon titles between 1998 and 2010. “I had no problems with what he said, but it turned out that he was plotting his departure from the Egypt camp.

“Do the Afcon regulations allow a player to leave the national team’s camp and come back again? He had the possibility of bringing in someone from Liverpool’s medical staff to be with him during the competition. Again, he is the captain. He should stay with the team no matter what, even if he only had one leg to stand on.

“He even said himself that it’s the Egyptian national team, not Salah’s national team, and this is true. We have confidence in all the players who are there and they must fight for the title.”
 
Mohamed Salah has recovered from a hamstring injury and returned to training ahead of Liverpool’s UEL Last 16, 1st Leg clash with Sparta Praha
 
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old will enter the final contract at the end of the season, and he could be sold if he refuses to sign an extension with the club.

A report from Football Insider claims that the bidding for the Egyptian international will start at £100 million and could go up to £150 million.

Apparently, Saudi Arabian clubs are keen on signing the Egyptian international and money is not a problem for them. They were keen on securing his services at the start of the season as well.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can recoup a substantial amount of money for the Egyptian and rebuild their squad during the summer transfer window.

Source: Caught off side
 
Mo Salah gives hint over his Liverpool future amid Saudi links as he promises to 'fight like hell' to win more trophies at the club

Mohamed Salah has dropped his biggest hint yet that he could stay at Liverpool for another season after posting an update about the club's ambitions to win trophies.

The Egyptian is amongst the names to follow departed manager Jurgen Klopp out the door following the culmination of the Premier League season.

Liverpool have confirmed Feyenoord chief Arne Slot will replace Klopp in the dugout and one urgent issue requires the Dutchman to address the future of several key players.

Salah has one year remaining on his existing £350,000-per-week deal that expires in June 2025 and Liverpool must decide whether to sell their star player or risk losing him for free next year.

Saudi Arabian teams were previously unsuccessful in their attempts to bring Salah to the Middle East last summer despite offering over £200m for the Premier League legend's services.


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Mo Salah gives hint over his Liverpool future amid Saudi links

Mohamed Salah has dropped his biggest hint yet about his future plans to stay at Liverpool following the end of the season after posting an emotional update on his X account.
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I've a year left on my contract, let's enjoy it – Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is only focused on enjoying the last year of his contract before making a decision on his future.

Salah, 32, is yet to sign a new deal at the Reds, with his contract set to expire this summer.

Liverpool rejected a £150m offer from Al-Ittihad for Salah last September.

"Before the season, I was just like 'I've got one year left, let's just enjoy it and don't think about the contract'," Salah told Sky Sports, external.

"I don't want to think about next year or the future, I just want to enjoy the last year [of my contract] and let's see.

"The most important thing is to take one day at a time and just be grateful to be here."

The Egypt captain joined the Reds for £34m from Roma in 2017 and has gone on to score 213 goals in 351 appearances, ranking fifth in Liverpool's all-time record goalscorers.

In July 2022, Salah signed a new three-year deal, making him reportedly the highest paid player in the club's history, on more than £350,000 a week.

He has adapted quickly to life under new Liverpool boss Arne Slot, scoring in the Dutchman's first two Premier League games in charge after only playing under former boss Jurgen Klopp during his career at Anfield.

Salah won every major trophy under Klopp other than the Europa League.

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Mo Salah to MISS Egypt game due to 'injury risk' fears​


Mo Salah is enjoying a fine start to the season even if he is not getting all the credit he deserves.

Seven goals and five assists in Liverpool’s opening ten games in all competitions really is ridiculous when you think about it, but at this point it is expected of the Egyptian.

The main story following him around is his contract expiring at the end of the season, and there is still no real word about him extending it at the club.

A lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia is the main reported other outlet and Reds fear that will be where Salah plies his trade from here on out.

The Egyptian is still the talisman for his national team too. As Egypt gear up for an away game with Mauritania, however, they may have to play without Salah.

Ismael Mahmoud is reporting that, due to the state of Mauritania’s pitch, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan would be willing to let Salah return to Liverpool early to avoid any risk of injury on the patchwork grass.

Egypt were set to travel west for a game on Tuesday. Last night they saw the same Mauritania team off 2-0.

Naturally, Salah scored the second as Egypt eased towards the three points necessary for Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Also seen was Eintracht Frankfurt man - and serious Liverpool target - Omar Marmoush. Marmoush didn’t get his name on the scoresheet but got in another 90 minutes with Salah.

Reports are flying around that Liverpool are eyeing Marmoush both as a long-term attacking option and as an attempt to convince Salah to stay with the club.

The attacker scored twice, including a last-minute equaliser, in Frankfurt’s 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich last weekend.

Egypt sit top of their group and have a chance to qualify directly for the Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Mauritania on Tuesday.

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Mo Salah to MISS Egypt game due to 'injury risk' fears

Mo Salah is enjoying a fine start to the season even if he is not getting all the credit he deserves. Seven goals and five assists in Liverpool’s opening ten games in all competitions really is rid...
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Even Salah would struggle at Spurs – Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou says even in-form Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would find life a struggle at the moment in the Tottenham team he manages.

Spurs are set to face the Reds in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday (20:00 GMT), during a difficult run of form.

Tottenham have lost three and drawn one of their past four matches, including a 6-3 Premier League defeat by Liverpool on 22 December.

Egypt international Salah scored twice in that game and has netted 21 goals from 27 appearances in all competitions during a particularly eye-catching campaign.

However, under-pressure Postecoglou believes even having an "unbelievable player" in Salah at his disposal would have done little to improve their fortunes.

"Mo is a world-class player, but if you put him in our team now I'm not sure he'll have that same level of performance because of the situation we're in as a group," said the Spurs boss.

"His attacking play, who do you need? You need a team that's kind of in good form, creating opportunities, playing on the front foot, having a really solid foundation of a defence that is cohesive. None of these things exist at the moment."

Spurs head into the match against Arne Slot's side with the news that captain Son Heung-min will stay at the club until at least the summer of 2026 after activating an option to extend his contract.

Son has scored 169 times in 431 Spurs appearances, including seven goals in all competitions this season.

Postecoglou felt the South Korean's form does not reflect his true ability when compared with fellow 32-year-old Salah.

"You've always got to give context. He [Salah] is playing in a fantastic team that are flying at the moment," he explained.

"I'd hazard to say that if you put Son Heung-min in Liverpool's team, I reckon his goalscoring return would be decent. It's hard for our players at the moment, they're trying awfully hard to be the best they can be.

"But when we're at our best, I still think you'll see Sonny's return, in terms of his ability to score goals and be really effective for us. I don't think that's diminished at all."

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah are among the six nominees for the Professional Footballers' Association's Players' Player of the Year award.

Premier League champions Liverpool have two players among the nominees, with Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister joining Egypt's Salah, who has already won the Premier League Player of the Season award, on the list.

Salah, who scored 29 times and provided 18 assists last season, is aiming to win the award for a record-breaking third time.


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Mamoon said:
Just another hypocrite who has no problem earning millions of £ in a country that is in bed with the Zionists and his direct employers (Liverpool) have signed Israeli players in the past.
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At least he had the courage to stand up for another footballer. Unlike the Arsenal players who work for a proper Zionist club. Clowns always see things in a negative light
 
KingKhanWC said:
At least he had the courage to stand up for another footballer. Unlike the Arsenal players who work for a proper Zionist club. Clowns always see things in a negative light
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He is not standing for anything. He is a hypocrite. He is just fishing for cheap likes on social media.
 
Mamoon said:
He is not standing for anything. He is a hypocrite. He is just fishing for cheap likes on social media.
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He has more followers online than most of the Arsenal squad together.

You're the hypocrite as you failed to call this out. Worry about your own zionist influenced club, Salah wont get the sack like this person did.

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Former kit manager sues Arsenal after being sacked for anti-Israel comments

Mark Bonnick says he has ‘philosophical anti-Zionist belief’ after the club told him he showed ‘complete lack of judgment’ in posts on X
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