Lionel Messi Shades in Mo Salah? Former Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger Compares Egyptian to Barcelona Superstar
Wenger, who himself has an experience of managing superstars of his own was impressed by the evolution of the Egyptian in recent seasons and has compared him to the Argentine great Lionel Messi by saying ‘I see shades of Messi in him’
Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger was full of praises for Liverpool superstar Mo Salah during an interview with beIN Sports. The former Gunners boss hailed Salah as a ‘complete player’ before drawing comparisons between him and a certain Barcelona Superstar Lionel Messi. The Egyptian continued his scintillating form during Liverpool’s Club World Cup semi-final clash with Monterrey as the forward provided an assist for Nabi Keita’s opening goal. The Reds winger has had a great start to the new season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists in 23 appearances so far. Salah also scored in Liverpool’s clash against Salzburg which booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages. Liverpool Transfer News Update: Reds Sign Japanese Forward Takumi Minamino From RB Salzburg.
Arsene Wenger, who himself has an experience of managing superstars of his own was impressed by the evolution of the Egyptian in recent seasons and has compared him to the Argentine great Lionel Messi by saying ‘I see shades of Messi in him’. ‘I like his evolution’ the former Gunners boss said while speaking to beIN sports. ‘Because he had touches last night (against Monterrey) of a playmaker. He created chances around the box that are exceptional, (there were shades) of Messi in him last night and I like that a guy who can score so many goals also becomes the guy who gives assists.’ Wenger added. The Frenchman called Salah a complete player as he continued his appreciation of the Egyptian forward. ‘That is a complete player. That's what we all admire and what we want from our players.’ Year Ender 2019: Lionel Messi Starts and Ends Decade As 'The Best'.
Mo Salah will need to be at his best as Liverpool have some important matches coming up in the next few weeks. On Saturday they take on Flamengo in the finals of the Club World Cup and after that travel to Leicester for a top of the table clash on Boxing Day.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 20, 2019 09:20 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).