Mohamed Salah is NOT a world-class player despite being a world-class goalscorer, says former Liverpool star
Mohamed Salah has been told that he is NOT a world-class player, although he is a world-class scorer.
That is the verdict of the former Liverpool star Paul Ince, who played for the Reds from 1995 to 1997.
talkSPORT's Andy Goldstein asked Ince if Salah is world class, to which the manchester united The legend responded: “Is he a world-class scorer? Yes.
“I think his record speaks for itself. Is he technically a world-class player? I wouldn't say.”
“I think sometimes when he cuts with his left foot and puts balls into the box, they're not great.
“But as far as a world-class player scoring goals and making things happen, I think so.”
Salah signed for Liverpool in the summer of 2017 after joining from AS Roma, where he surprised the Premier League with a phenomenal debut season.
In 36 Premier League appearances, he scored 32 times and scored 209 in total in 340 appearances, putting him in third place on Liverpool's all-time top scorers list.
That's more than many Liverpool legends, including Steven GerrardRobbie Fowler and Kenny Dalglish.
Salah scored a last-gasp penalty against United at Old Trafford in their most recent match on Sunday, a thrilling 2-2 draw, earning a incredible record in the process.
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Liverpool are immersed in a tense race for the title. Arsenal and city of manchester and they are second on goal difference after the draw at Old Trafford.
However, Salah is back to full fitness and could be crucial for Jurgen KloppThe attempt to leave Anfield with a league title in his pocket.
The German coach will leave the club after nine years in charge in which he has won the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.
