Mohamed Salah

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

My first impression:

Salah’s already better than Moses and has a much higher ceiling than him.

Moses needs space to accomplish anything: he dribbles long, by sending the ball into space, not completely in possession, hoping to get there before the opponent does. He relies mostly on pace and power to accomplish that. This is the least technical way of dribbling – I know because that’s how I played the game (wing too). Sometimes this is good enough when the player is also good in other areas, but this will never make him a world class winger IMO.

Salah on the other hand has far better technique: he does not need much space to play. He can dribble in tight spaces or in wide areas with more pace, but he’s always in possession with quick precise touches (fewer when in pace). Salah’s technique, (first touch and tight control of the football) is rare and combined with the great mentality he has shown at such young age, makes him a fantastic prospect. This does not guarantee anything and it’s really up to him (and a number of other variables including luck) to work hard to fulfill his potential.

I’d not rush him this season though. It’s not really about whether he can be effective right now, but to let him develop at his own pace. Imagine how his life must have changed in such a short period of time.

please note that if I end up being completely wrong about him I will merely delete this post, thank you.

Looool

[robsblubot 3,530]

Looool

oh well so long to my "deleting this post" plan.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

He had an interview yesterday on beIN sports. Would have loved to share it but it is in Arabic and sub titles. But every time this kid speaks he impresses me at this age. He said that the closest players to him right now are Luiz, Ba and Hazard. He said he was very happy with the way all the players and managerial staff welcomed him in the club. Life in England is easier for him than in Switzerland and he is adapting. When the host asked him about his thoughts about Mourinho saying that next season he will play an important role in the team, he replied by saying that he was happy about this but that doesn't mean that he has to wait for next season. He believes that he has to work hard from the moment he arrived. He does not have to wait till next season, but by working heard he may earn the chances of playtime this season and he has to keep fighting for it.

That was a very responsible answer to me and reflects a fighting character. I hope he maintains it and his backs this up with hard work and actions.

[Special Juan 27,439]

He deserves a chance to start today.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

He deserves a chance to start today.

Don't you think it might be a bit risky? Frankly I want some players to get some rest before PSG. But to me the EPL is not over yet.

[Special Juan 27,439]

Don't you think it might be a bit risky? Frankly I want some players to get some rest before PSG. But to me the EPL is not over yet.

I would play him as Schurrle isn't exactly playing well and neither is Oscar. I would play Willian as the 10, Salah one side and Hazard the other….Ba up top.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

I would play him as Schurrle isn't exactly playing well and neither is Oscar. I would play Willian as the 10, Salah one side and Hazard the other….Ba up top.

Why not try Hazard as the 10 today?I think we are lacking creativity from the centre and Willian likes to play on the left more as well,Could be worth a try imo.

[yuvala 2,167]

Why not try Hazard as the 10 today?I think we are lacking creativity from the centre and Willian likes to play on the left more as well,Could be worth a try imo.

Yea we could try that aswell.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I want salah to start. We've lost 2 of our last 3 against "park the bus teams" with our best 11. Something has to be changed and I think we need more intelligence in our play, salah should start.

[LAM09 6,783]

Salah have to start IMO. No reason for him not to.

[yuvala 2,167]

I will prefer to see him on the bench today, we need him fresh for Tuesday.

We cant afford any of the remaining games without Hazard starting.

We're hopeless without him and we really cant throw away any of the games.

[duo11bluecl 207]

Fastest player in our team?

[Mohamed Ali 69]

Fastest player in our team?

maybe on of the fastest in the EPL

[iseah100 5,612]

maybe on of the fastest in the EPL

One of the fastest in the world.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Cracking game today. Well done and keep it up.

[LAM09 6,783]

That's my boy. What a performance from him on his first start. He was MOTM IMO.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

MY MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN MOHAMED SALAH.............God bless you kid. Hope you keep going this way and improve. He has much more than this, I hope he becomes consistent. This is his first match and I hope he only progresses forward. The new source for Egyptian happiness :d

[Polo7 3,496]

Played really really well. I think we are forgetting how young he is!