Mohamed Salah

[Henrique 9,133]

Well, Salah hasn't played more than about 5 games for us (correct me if I'm wrong), so comparing their stats at this point of time to figure out who's played more good games for us isn't going to shed any light tbh. Both came at different points of time in different circumstances, after all.

In regards to being a necessary signing, I disagree. We'd just lost Kdb and Mata. And getting a young, talented, speedy and somewhat proven attacking midfielder for cheap who's already caused us so much trouble just recently was a great thing, not only necessary.

I predict him to have some chances in the beginning of the next season, then sitting on the bench after some poor peformances. Going on loan 2015/16 season to take more experience, then who knows whats gonna happen next.

You are right about the comparision between both players, but why someone is sayin Salah is better option than Schurle? It seems you did not get the point of my reply.

[Reddish-Blue 2,413]

I predict him to have some chances in the beginning of the next season, then sitting on the bench after some poor peformances. Going on loan 2015/16 season to take more experience, then who knows whats gonna happen next.

You are right about the comparision between both players, but why someone is sayin Salah is better option than Schurle? It seems you did not get the point of my reply.

We paid the right amount for Salah...but we overpaid for Schurrle

[Henrique 9,133]

We paid the right amount for Salah...but we overpaid for Schurrle

I agree, but that online does explain why one is better than the other one.

[nazzab 180]

Schurrle aged 23 - played 28 games for chelsea

is compared to the 21 salah who played 6 games ... 3 of them played for like 20 minutes ?!

[dee25 1,044]

Schurrle at 18m is not a great signing. Anything but. He has had like 3 good games for us, the rest has been awful.

I think 18m for Schurrle was decent business. He has 7 goals and one assist in 13 starts. In addition to that he's also put in big performances - the super cup match against Bayern ( where he assisted Torres' goal) and also his performance at home against PSG. What else do you want from a squad player?

[LAM09 6,857]

Just wondering, why is Schurrle being discussed in Salah's thread?

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

I frankly don't see the point of comparing the values of Salah and Schurrle. I think that is totally irrelevant and deceiving anyways. Schurrle is a good player and he has proven to be useful for the team in a lot of games. Being useful doesn't necessarily mean always scoring and assists. His runs on alone can force defenders to go out of position allowing an opportunity else where for a teammate to take advantage of that.

On the other hand Salah is also a good player for Chelsea and proved he can be of some use. It is early to say if he is going to be starter or a sub. It is also TOO early for anyone even EXPERTS to say that he would be poor in the future. People should be optimistic from what he has showed up till now. Started 3 games and he did well in all 3 (though the last game wasn't his best out of them). The kid shows that he has a lot of potential and it remains to see how much of a player he would turn out to be. That can only be told as time goes by. At a young age like his it means 3-4 years till he is close to being fully developed. So I don't see the rush in judging him. Same applies for Oscar, Schurrle and Hazard. So people really need to chill a bit when judging players like Salah, Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard and others at their age.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Should play Schurrle-Oscar-Salah vs Pool. It could be deadly but only if those three wont be selfish and actualy play as a team.

[nazzab 180]

Liverpool fans will target the boy

i wish him good luck ...

[zolayes 14,489]

Just wondering, why is Schurrle being discussed in Salah's thread?

they both start with an S expect to see a lot of Schwarzer comparisons soon

[LAM09 6,857]

I would love Salah to score the winner on Sunday. Will show Liverpool what they missed out on.

[LAM09 6,857]

they both start with an S expect to see a lot of Schwarzer comparisons soon

LOL! Exactly.

[OneMoSalah 8,821]

I loved this guys performance vs Swansea (ok it was a few weeks ago but yeah).

Hes a bundle of energy, full of pace, attacks spaces very well and in 1v1s he looks like he is difficult to stop without fouling due to the fact he can shift the ball so quickly. His finishing was a bit erratic with the chances he had especially when he skied that chance in the first half vs Swansea but I still think that's something Mourinho could iron out of him. Obviously hoping he starts against Liverpool on the right he could cause Daniel Agger/John Flanagan a whole lot of problems with his willingness to run in behind them and take them on in 1v1s.

[Esam 60]

didn't like what I saw of him against pool .. he can do much better but I think it was the hostile atm. at Anfield that got to him ...

[Special Juan 27,597]

didn't like what I saw of him against pool .. he can do much better but I think it was the hostile atm. at Anfield that got to him ...

It was never a game for him to open up and be at his best because of how we set up. Had he come on second half as the game was drifting from Liverpool he would of been fine because of the space they left. He played because of the injuries/ rotation and the fact he won't play Wednesday. I would start him v Norwich without doubt, and believe he will be fine at this club.

[LAB 1,030]

He didn't do very well. But it's paranoia to have expectations when every time had the ball 3 or 4 liverpools surrounded him. He served his purpose well (rotation).

[nazzab 180]

I think he did well ..... he was all over the pitch running and trying to create something from nothing ...

[The Chels 2,502]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2620214/Exclusive-Jose-Mourinho-lashes-players-half-time-bust-Stamford-Bridge.html#ixzz30myuBu4Z

Egypt winger Salah, who was dragged off at half-time, was told to make sure he returned for pre-season ‘ready to be a footballer’.

Ok this definitely sounds too dramatic to be true. But as harsh as it would be if Mourinho actually said that it'd also be pretty funny (especially given how much he likes Ramires!)