In the match between Manchester City and Mohamed Salah that took place at the “Anfield” stadium last Sunday evening in the eleventh round of the Premier League Championship, the former England defender Rio Ferdinand admitted that the Manchester City defence had sinned in handling him up until he managed to score the winning goal.
“I was wondering what he was doing there alone, one versus one against Salah. He should have shouted at someone in his team, go back and help me because I could not handle Mo on my alone, and if Salah gets this ball at any point, it would end up,” the player said.
“Cantilo is excellent at handling the ball, but one defence against one is not the finest characteristic; there is still room for growth. However, he does not give a lot of space in this area, so he is OK; what he does offensively is much more impressive than what he does defensively.
Ferdinand continued, “What I would like to suggest is that, as a defender, you should say to someone around me, especially if you are a guy with the poorest defensive component of your game, make another player around you merely count.
With 121 goals, Mohamed Salah surpassed Stephen Gerrard’s 120 goals to become Liverpool’s second-best scorer in Premier League history, according to the international “Opta” network. Ruby Fowler still holds the record with 128 goals.
The Reds helped Mohamed Salah regain his glory in the Premier League by helping him score three goals this season in the English Premier League, two of which were on the left foot and one with the head.
In total, Mohamed Salah scored 100 goals in the English Premier League using his left foot, seven goals with his head, sixteen goals with his right foot, and eighteen goals from the spot.
Verdinand: In a one-on-one matchup, the City defender is helpless against Mohamed Salah.
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