ESPN Journo Mark Ogden full of praise for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian King, continues to reign supreme at Liverpool.
In an era of astronomical transfer fees and lucrative offers, Liverpool’s steadfast decision to retain Salah has proven to be a masterstroke that goes beyond the realm of finances.
The narrative surrounding Salah’s potential departure to Saudi Arabia for a colossal sum of money had intrigued football enthusiasts and pundits alike. It raised questions about the club’s financial strategy and how they could benefit from such a deal. Yet, Liverpool’s unwavering commitment to keeping Salah was not solely driven by financial considerations; it was founded on his extraordinary ability to deliver when it matters most.
“People were questioning why Liverpool didn’t sell him to Saudi Arabia when they were offered so much money. People were saying you could buy two great payers with that.”
“But the reason why they kept him was because of games like Everton, Salah scores goals and wins games, and wins games when they don’t play very well.”
“He’s breaking records in every place, he will go down as one of Liverpool’s greatest players. When he came from Roma and had that failed time at Chelsea under his belt, people thought he was just a wide player and couldn’t do much.”
“Instead what he’s done is become one of the best players that the Premier League has ever seen.”
ESPN senior football writer Mark Ogden on Mohamed Salah – via BBC
In football, there is an age-old adage that asserts, “Goals win games.” Mohamed Salah exemplifies this adage. Even when Liverpool’s performance is not at its peak, Salah has a remarkable knack for finding the back of the net and securing crucial victories. His goals have been the difference-makers in countless fixtures, lifting Liverpool to victory when their play might have been less than stellar.
Mo Salah running down the wing
The statistics do not lie, and Salah’s goal-scoring prowess continues to astound. He has shattered records and etched his name in the annals of Liverpool’s illustrious history. He is not just an ordinary player; he is a talisman, a game-changer, and a match-winner.
When Salah arrived at Anfield from AS Roma in 2017, he carried with him the baggage of a failed stint at Chelsea. And now, 316 appearances later, that tag of a “Chelsea flop” is nowhere to be seen. 194 goals and 83 assists across all competitions is a testament to the greatness that is Mo Salah.
What he has achieved at Liverpool is nothing short of remarkable. His transformation into a goal-scoring machine has defied expectations and silenced doubters. Salah has become one of Liverpool’s all-time greats, a status that surely transcends the present moment and cements his place in the club’s history.
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While there might be an outside chance that Salah might leave the club over the summer of 2024, one thing remains certain. As long as he graces the Anfield pitch, the Egyptian King will reign supreme, etching his name further into the club’s storied history.
