Arsene Wenger has hailed Mohamed Salah as an exceptional talent, suggesting the Liverpool star remains a strong contender for individual honors despite the rise of younger competitors.
The former Arsenal manager spoke to beIN Sports about Salah’s pivotal role in Arne Slot’s side, which currently sits 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Salah has been instrumental this season, recording 30 goals and 21 assists across all competitions. Softfootball notes that his contributions have also helped Liverpool reach the Carabao Cup final and the Champions League last 16.
Wenger emphasized that Salah’s impact goes beyond raw statistics, highlighting his intelligence and efficiency on the pitch. He pointed out that while opponents may dominate possession, players of Salah’s caliber decide matches with moments of brilliance.
Regarding the Ballon d’Or race, Wenger refused to dismiss Salah’s chances. He said:
You wouldn’t rule him out. You have (Kylian) Mbappe who will fight with him… this is down to people who have a level above like Salah.
The Frenchman noted that Salah contributed directly to 38 of Liverpool’s 31 league points. He added:
This guy is exceptional and, what I love the most in his career, he became better and better every year, more clinical. He does less quantity today but he doesn’t lose in quality and that shows that he’s not only a great talent but as well very intelligent.
