November 17th 2024.
According to former Watford striker Troy Deeney, Mohamed Salah may not be considered world-class. In fact, Deeney believes that Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior is a step ahead of the Liverpool winger. Despite being in his eighth season with the club, Salah continues to be a consistent goal scorer and has played a crucial role in Arne Slot's team's impressive start to the Premier League season. With eight goals and six assists in just 11 league games, Salah has proven to be a valuable asset to the team, with only legends Ian Rush and Roger Hunt boasting more goals in a Liverpool shirt.
However, Deeney is not alone in his comparison of Salah and Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian has also had an impressive start to the season, with eight goals and four assists in his 12 La Liga games so far. He was even rumored to be a top contender for the Ballon d'Or award last month, but ultimately lost out to Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Despite this, Vinicius Junior's style of play has earned him praise from Deeney, who boldly claimed that he prefers the Real Madrid forward over Salah, stating that the Egyptian star is not world-class.
In an interview with talkSPORT, Deeney explained his reasoning behind his opinion. "I think Mohamed Salah is an excellent player and a vital part of Liverpool's team, but I also understand the financial structure that the club has to adhere to. In my opinion, he is not world-class. Of course, world-class is subjective. For me, it's about whether I would want my kids to play like that player. And in that regard, I would prefer my kids to emulate Vinicius Jr rather than Mohamed Salah."
Deeney's comments may not sit well with Salah or his fans, but the former striker stands by his opinion. "I know he may turn around and say, 'Who the f*** is Troy?' and that's fine. That's just my opinion." However, Salah's future at Anfield remains uncertain as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season. The 32-year-old will be able to negotiate with clubs outside of England in January, and reports suggest that Liverpool is already considering potential replacements in case Salah decides not to renew his contract.
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