The British BT Sports network presented the finest configuration in the competition’s history since its debut over 30 years ago, prompting criticism due to the presence of Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo.
The poll results, announced by the British channel that broadcasts the English Premier League, were based on fan voting, in which about 200,000 people participated.
Only three current players were nominated to the team, including Egyptian Mohamed Salah, who is one of the competition’s top 20 scorers, as well as Dutchman Virgil van Dijk and Belgian Kevin De Bruyne, who won the League’s best player award last season.
Many of the most famous English Premier League players, including Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, were absent from the team.
The following was the formation:
The goalie is Peter Schmeichel.
The defence is made up of Ashley Cole, Virgil Van Dyck, Rio Ferdinand, and Gary Neville.
Midfielders include Steven Gerrard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Patrick Vera.
Forwards include Mohamed Salah, Alan Shearer, and Thierry Henry.
Despite the fact that the outcome was determined by popular vote, some voiced their dissatisfaction with the choices on social media.
The absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as the legendary Chelsea defender John Terry and his former colleague, the Czech Petr Cech, and the Argentine Sergio Aguero, former Manchester City striker, garnered the greatest criticism.
Mohamed Salah is likely to participate in Liverpool’s encounter against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League’s second round on Monday.
The establishment of the ancient English league has sparked discussion.
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