"I don't want my children to play like him": Former PL star claims Salah is not a world-class player

Troy Deeney, the legendary former Watford striker, has shared his thoughts on Mohamed Salah, stating that the Egyptian forward is not a world-class player. Salah, a key figure for Liverpool, recently became the all-time top scorer among African players in the UEFA Champions League. However, Deeney believes that Salah lacks certain qualities that define the very top level of talent.

Quote: "My argument has always been that I just don't think he's a world-class player. What I consider world-class is this question: Would I want my kids to play the way this player does? That, for me, is world class."

“If I were asking my kids, who want to be forwards, I’d advise them to look at what Vinícius Júnior does, not Mohamed Salah," Deeney stated.

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Despite Deeney’s criticism, Mohamed Salah continues to enjoy a remarkable season. In the current campaign, the Egyptian forward has scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists in 17 matches.