Troy Deeney is prone to face the wrath of Liverpool supporters after making the sensational declare that Mohamed Salah is ‘not world class’.
Salah was a defining determine of Liverpool‘s success below Jurgen Klopp, firing the Reds to Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and EFL Cup titles amongst a bunch of different honours.
The Egyptian hasn’t slowed down below Arne Slot, notching 10 targets and 10 assists in 17 appearances throughout all competitions.
That takes Salah to 221 targets and 99 assists in 366 appearances since arriving at Anfield in 2017.
By most individuals’s estimation, that’s sufficient to be considered greater than world class.
However not for Deeney. As a substitute, the previous Watford striker believes that title can go to Actual Madrid‘s Vinicius Jr, however to not Salah.
Troy Deeney makes sensational Mohamed Salah declare
Salah is considered world class by most, however not Troy Deeney. (Photograph by Carl Recine/Getty Photos)
“I believe Mohamed Salah is superb, he’s a pivotal half for Liverpool and they need to by no means have let it [his expiring contract] get to this example,” Deeney advised talkSPORT.
“However I perceive that there’s a monetary construction round what they wish to attempt to maintain to.
“My argument has all the time been that I simply don’t suppose he’s world class.
“However world class is only a completely different opinion, what I consider world class is would I would like my children to play like that participant? That’s what I believe is world class.
“If I used to be asking my children who wish to be forwards, I’d be saying I would love them to take a look at what Vinicius Jr does versus Mohamed Salah.
“However his targets that he [Salah] scores, he scores an unbelievable quantity of targets, he’s extremely efficient, however that’s simply my opinion.
“He’s most likely going to show round and say, ‘Who the f*** is Troy?,’ and truthful play to him, however that’s my opinion.”