Mohamed Salah

[zolayes 14,489]

Are you drunk? What on earth are you going on about now

I have probably a better memory than you ... .. Did you invent the term for people you didnt like ,,,

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I have probably a better memory than you ... .. Did you invent the term for people you didnt like ,,,

I really have no idea what you're talking about

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

Think its a given he had a bad game Sunday, but his movement is terrific. Needs more time, lets not forget hazard went awol a couple of games this season as well.

[zolayes 14,489]

Think its a given he had a bad game Sunday, but his movement is terrific. Needs more time, lets not forget hazard went awol a couple of games this season as well.

I find it hard but it seems some want some players to fail . His finishing was terrible on Sunday ,, but was he the only one

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

I find it hard but it seems some want some players to fail . His finishing was terrible on Sunday ,, but was he the only one

Couple of goals under his belt start of 2014-15, confidence riding high, might even rub off on Torres.

Right, I'm being stupid now.

[bigfan 67]

Criticism is fine as long as it is constructive, and not just generalising by saying this guy is "terrible" or "good". This is a young guy who has lot of potential and remember he scored more than once in Chelsea's net with his previous team. He is dangerous and knows how to find space. But for him to shine, he needs his mates to cope with his speed so they can use the chances he creates for them (thinking for instance about the couple of dangerous passes he made to Torres and Hazard against Cardiff) and reciprocally pass to him when he is moving quickly behind the opponent's lines. He definitely needs to improve his finishing which was obviously poor against Cardiff. Once this finishing issue is fixed (hopefully during pre-season) we will then see one of the most effective players in EPL next season. If he doesn't fix it, then we will most probably see him only on the bench or loaned to another team.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

His finishing is dreadfull. Thats why I cant see him in first 11. Mou system bases on counters where all attackers (not just striker) must be capable of scoring goals and not being selfish. Salah is quite bad in finishing and asissting, thats why I dont think he will get into starting eleven. But he is good backup though.

[nazzab 180]

His finishing is dreadfull. Thats why I cant see him in first 11. Mou system bases on counters where all attackers (not just striker) must be capable of scoring goals and not being selfish. Salah is quite bad in finishing and asissting, thats why I dont think he will get into starting eleven. But he is good backup though.

His finishing is not that bad .... you can watch his games with basel .... you just cant call a guy scored 3 goals in 4 games against chelsea "a bad fihisher "

he just need to gain some confidence , his start with basel was the same ... he missed tons of chances ... but with time he gained confidence and scored critical goals that made him the best player in swiss league for 2 years .

[Madmax 9,219]

His finishing is dreadfull. Thats why I cant see him in first 11. Mou system bases on counters where all attackers (not just striker) must be capable of scoring goals and not being selfish. Salah is quite bad in finishing and asissting, thats why I dont think he will get into starting eleven. But he is good backup though.

Firstly, that's a horrendous sample size you're basing your judgement on (unless you've watched him regularly for Basel, in which case, fair enough, that's your opinion). Secondly, to me, the issue doesn't seem to be finishing, rather his over-eagerness to impress. Whether that's down to nerves (big club, big manager, expectations etc) or dodgy decision making (inexperience at this level) is up for debate. The quality is there, as evidenced by the finish vs Arsenal (and us), for example.

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

His finishing is dreadfull. Thats why I cant see him in first 11. Mou system bases on counters where all attackers (not just striker) must be capable of scoring goals and not being selfish. Salah is quite bad in finishing and asissting, thats why I dont think he will get into starting eleven. But he is good backup though.

Give him time. We signed him in the middle of the season from a much weaker league. He seemed to be nervous and selfish sometimes, obviously he wanted to impress Mourinho. He'll be better.

[Special Juan 28,123]

I'm more worried how quickly people want to write him off based on half a season. Of course people have opinions but what is also needed is patience at the same time.

[The only place to be 11,313]

I'm more worried how quickly people want to write him off based on half a season. Of course people have opinions but what is also needed is patience at the same time.

Hahahahahahahaha....patience.

His finishing is dreadfull. Thats why I cant see him in first 11. Mou system bases on counters where all attackers (not just striker) must be capable of scoring goals and not being selfish. Salah is quite bad in finishing and asissting, thats why I dont think he will get into starting eleven. But he is good backup though.

His finish against Arsenal was fantastic, as were the goals against us. What he seems to be is inconsistent which (for the millionth time) is what young players tend to be.

Like Schurrle, I'd be more worried if he wasn't getting into these positions but he does and that's something that is much harder to teach than actually finishing chances. Mourinho always said he was one for the future so people need to just give these young players time and support them in the tough periods.

Immediately writing him off as a backup is, well, shit.

[nazzab 180]

Firstly, that's a horrendous sample size you're basing your judgement on (unless you've watched him regularly for Basel, in which case, fair enough, that's your opinion). Secondly, to me, the issue doesn't seem to be finishing, rather his over-eagerness to impress. Whether that's down to nerves (big club, big manager, expectations etc) or dodgy decision making (inexperience at this level) is up for debate. The quality is there, as evidenced by the finish vs Arsenal (and us), for example.

i'm watching the kid since he was here in egypt in a small team called " al mokawlon " ....

he tried to join big clubs here in egypt " for free " ... he was rejected because his body was so weak to play football " they said "

Then he joined basel and was a sub for along time .... he started some games and missed alot of chances ... some of basel fans hated the guy ..... and some said it was a waste of money .... they compared him to shaqiri who they sold ....

basel coach trusted the guy ... and gave him confidence .... the guy did great and became better than shaqiri for basel .... and he got his place in the starting 11 ... won the best player in swiss league for 2 years

I see the same story happening again.... but with a tough league , better team , harsh fans and high expectaions .

[zolayes 14,489]

Criticism is fine as long as it is constructive, and not just generalising by saying this guy is "terrible" or "good". This is a young guy who has lot of potential and remember he scored more than once in Chelsea's net with his previous team. He is dangerous and knows how to find space. But for him to shine, he needs his mates to cope with his speed so they can use the chances he creates for them (thinking for instance about the couple of dangerous passes he made to Torres and Hazard against Cardiff) and reciprocally pass to him when he is moving quickly behind the opponent's lines. He definitely needs to improve his finishing which was obviously poor against Cardiff. Once this finishing issue is fixed (hopefully during pre-season) we will then see one of the most effective players in EPL next season. If he doesn't fix it, then we will most probably see him only on the bench or loaned to another team.

Excellent first post

[bigfan 67]

Excellent first post

Thanks for the encouragement , this should keep me going