'Mo Salah is definitely my Player of the Year' Mohamed Salah should edge out Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne for the 2017-18 Player of the Year awards, according to John Arne Riise. The Liverpool No.11 has created history in his first season at Anfield, plundering 36 goals in 41 games so far this term – more than any other Reds player in a debut campaign. Salah not only leads the Premier League scoring chart but is also currently clear of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in the race for the European Golden Shoe. City, for whom Belgium international De Bruyne has starred throughout the season, are in pole position to wrap up the title in England and have already lifted the League Cup. Liverpool and Pep Guardiola’s side will face off in the Champions League quarter-finals, while individual accolades could come down to a battle between the clubs too. De Bruyne and Salah are top contenders to be honoured for their personal exploits – and former Reds defender Riise feels the latter has done enough to see off the competition. “I haven’t seen many players do the same things he has done in the first season at a new club. He is doing things nobody expected him to do,” the Norwegian told Liverpoolfc.com. “He didn’t have a great time at Chelsea; he was good at Roma; but now he is doing things we have never seen before. “Being a Liverpool fan, I want him to win every personal trophy. There are a few other players who have done well this year – Kevin de Bruyne has done well for City. I think it’s going to be tight between those two but, for me, Player of the Year is definitely Mo Salah.” Riise’s final season of seven with Liverpool, 2007-08, was Fernando Torres’ first. The No.9 was an unstoppable force as he terrorised defences at home and in Europe to register 33 goals in all competitions – a record which Salah surpassed this month, with at least nine matches remaining. “He’s not even a typical striker either – he’s on the right wing at times,” added Riise. “What Torres did was unbelievable, that season he was really on fire. Now, Mo Salah is doing even better. It’s hard to imagine such a big achievement and the season isn’t even over. “He can still do more. I don’t think even Jürgen Klopp expected him to do that.” www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/295313-riise-mohamed-salah-de-bruyne-liverpool
Mohamed Salah named Champions League Player of the Week Mohamed Salah has been named as the Champions League Player of the Week. The Egyptian scooped 57 per cent of a UEFA vote to take the accolade after his performance in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday. Salah opened the scoring against Pep Guardiola’s team and laid on an assist for Sadio Mane to head in the third. The Reds’ No.11 saw off competition from Cristiano Ronaldo (35 per cent), James Rodriguez (five per cent) and Gerard Pique (four per cent) to claim the award. Watch Salah's goal against City in our video below. http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/296717-mohamed-salah-champions-league-player-of-the-week
Salah wins March player of the month award please log in to view this image Liverpool Mohamed Salah's six goals in March have earned the Liverpool forward the Premier League player of the month award for the third time this season - a new record for the competition. The Egyptian retained the honour after half-a-dozen strikes in four appearances increased his overall league tally to 29 as he chases the golden boot in his debut Reds campaign. Salah opened the scoring in a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, bagged four of Liverpool’s five – and set up the other – as Watford were thrashed at Anfield, and hit the winner against Crystal Palace on the final day of the month. He claimed the accolade ahead of Romelu Lukaku, David Silva, Son Heung-min, Cenk Tosun and Chris Wood. It is the first time a player has ever won the award three times in the same season.
Egyptians gear up for Ramadan with Mo Salah lanterns Egyptians gear up for Ramadan with Mo Salah lantern please log in to view this image Image copyright Mohamed Gamal Mohamed Image caption Mo Salah lanterns are a pre-Ramadan hit Egyptian football prodigy Mohamed Salah has reappeared in his home country, this time in the form of a Ramadan lantern rather than on the football field. As Egyptians prepare for the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in mid-May, the traditional lanterns used to celebrate the event have taken on a new form - that of the much-loved footballer. Photos of the Salah-shaped lanterns have swept social media and news websites, along with images of more traditionally-shaped lanterns with the Liverpool FC player's face superimposed on them.
I want a Salah Ramadan lantern. Would it be considered disrespectful to Islam if I tried to find and order one (being a non-believer)?
Couldn't find the one going viral but there is also this one: please log in to view this image Available here.
I thought Muslims didn't do iconography so i don't think it can be more of an affront if a heathen son of satan like you milk gets one than a real believer got one... surely its just an object to you and a blasphemous icon to them. but i've no idea.... we need to ask someone who would know. btw 40 goals 7 more in 6 more games min to tie rushies record.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah named PFA Player of the Year please log in to view this image http://www.skysports.com/football/n...ls-mohamed-salah-named-pfa-player-of-the-year
PL: 33 games 31 goals 9 assists Total: 47 games 43 goals 13 assists Just put in an amazing CL semi final performance against his former club Roma. Scored 2, assisted 2.
Proved that his POTY award over De Bruyne was the right decision! Incredible player. Worth more to LFC than to any other team, with the system we play.
Interesting debates on the radio about Salah being the best player on the planet currently. Hard to argue against it tbh? If Ronaldo get's a hat trick tonight it'll be old news though!! Is the Ballon D'or a serious possibility for our Mo? Wow!