Jamie O’Hara says Salah is the closest to Messi.
Talksports host Jamie O’Hara claims Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world right now.
The Egyptian gave an assist and scored a goal against Premier League holder Manchester City in the Premier League yesterday.
Salah has been consistent for the Reds and his performance has earned him praise from pundits.
While speaking after the game O’Hara says: “He’s the best player in the world, for me, if you are looking at a player who is playing at the peak of his powers.
“I can’t look at anyone and say they are doing better than Mo Salah. Not only is he doing it in the Premier League, which is the best league in the world, but he’s doing it in big games.
“That performance against Man City was outstanding. The individual brilliance, especially for his goal.
“He used his pace and skill for Mane’s goal, but his goal was outstanding. He used all his attributes in one moment. Strength, quick feet, pace, power skill and then the finish with his weaker foot showed how good he was.
He further stated that Salah is the closest to Paris Saint Germain player Lionel Messi.
“This is a big statement… I think he’s the closest thing to Lionel Messi we’ve seen, without being Lionel Messi.
“Since Messi’s prime, if you are looking at another player who has come close in terms of player like Messi I would say Mo Salah.”
