Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has claimed he is 'the best' in his position and insisted that he beats his rivals in the stats.
The Egyptian forward has just been named 2022 FWA Footballer of the Year after another impressive season for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Despite a dip in form in recent weeks, he has netted 30 times in 48 appearances across all competitions so far this term and is currently leading the race for the Golden Boot.
And the 29-year-old seemingly agrees that his performances this season merit the award as he claimed he is better than any other player in his position - including Reds team-mates Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.
'If you compare me with any player in my position, not only in my team but in the world, you will find that I am the best,' Salah told beIN SPORTS, via Goal.
'I always focus on my work and do my best and my numbers are the best proof of my words.
'I like to always create a new challenge for me, to work in a different way and to make a difference and that is my duty.'
Salah's bold claim comes ahead of two crucial final showdowns for Klopp's side, starting with a trip to Wembley this Saturday.
Liverpool face Chelsea in the FA Cup final this weekend before a battle against Real Madrid for a seventh Champions League title.
Salah will face familiar foes at Wembley as he plays his former side, having left Chelsea for Roma in 2016.
Speaking on his former club, Salah claimed that his departure from Stamford Bridge set him on the right path.
'Before 2018, some said that I could not do anything after leaving Chelsea, but I continued and did great things, I think in a positive way and try to be on the right path.'
The Reds face a rematch of their 2018 Champions League final, which saw Real Madrid emerge victorious, and Salah in particular will be out for revenge on May 28.
He sustained an early injury during the clash in Kyiv after a run in with former Real defender Sergio Ramos and appears to still be clinging to the memory.
'I remember the last final against Real Madrid as if it was yesterday. We are well prepared and hopefully we can take our revenge in the next final.'
nokciknu
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Please leave we want to see how u suffer after leaving
hawdopyz
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say thanks Ramos isn't there to show u all over again
YanesNugraha
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Liverpool wont pay him that amount so forgot it
and maybe we will regret it…
azeez085
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No doubt… best RWF right now… please give him £500.000/week…
Liverpool wont pay him that amount so forgot it
Tepdeortz
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There is a massive tension between him and Klopp going on for weeks, thus he said so to Klopp indirectly.
azeez085
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sign the new deal and not be greedy
Cabacdeilr
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isit? i dont think so..
jasondrx77
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I agree he is the best👌🔥🙌
yesabdkmp
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Yes Mo Salah the best
yesabdkmp
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take raphina or antony an put in liverpool to play your position they will shine as much as u doing.an put u in leeds u will be jus average
enemies everywhere
Andy_Mac
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You'll never walk alone is a song which comes from the 1945 Musical Carousel. It is also the anthem for Celtic football club.
I didn't ask you what the song is about? [Crylaugh] I asked you what the words actually mean. As a Liverpool fan, you should know the significance of it
zaeablmnp
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he doesn't eat kebabs you fool, focus on your pathetic club
oh really nutballs ,May be kuboos or humooos
ziaacilmnu
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don't say this to messi, u know he is the best in that position, so go eat ur kabab
he doesn't eat kebabs you fool, focus on your pathetic club
Cepadenoyz
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Action is louder than voice👌👌 Do more say less... that is the reason RMD is the best club in the world💪💪💜
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then you don't understand football
limengoeng
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He will not play in the final. [Hitface]
zaeablmnp
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don't say this to messi, u know he is the best in that position, so go eat ur kabab
Koucepsz
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Heheheeeee see you when you were playing in Chelsea or Roma can you produce the numbers you are producing in Liverpool? It's because Liverpool has both quality team and quality coach. If you were man united this season you can not even score just 10 goals per season.
luobmprsy
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take raphina or antony an put in liverpool to play your position they will shine as much as u doing.an put u in leeds u will be jus average
Wadcekoty
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i can't recalled when last Messi or Ronaldo brag about themselves.
its the truth
YanesNugraha
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No doubt… best RWF right now… please give him £500.000/week…
Wopabimr
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Saying like that to prove Liverpool that he is worth £500,000 per week.. To extend his contract...
Baubeiklmt
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In terms of goals scored, assists made, chances created, and pace Salah is indeed the best in his position no doubt
Vuuabdeip
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i can't recalled when last Messi or Ronaldo brag about themselves.
Nabbntuz
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jnkmmmn. M mix C. He remind me of Ronaldo !!!the best for him to don’t talk about his playing just do it
sepckmostz
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Not only for ur position ur a world best play on ready senior
dobdeloprz
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I agree, who is better in his position?
besacelmpy
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What's the meaning of the words "You'll Never Walk Alone"? Salah should remember his team first and give credit to the club for helping him become the player he is today instead of proclaiming himself publicly as the best.
You'll never walk alone is a song which comes from the 1945 Musical Carousel. It is also the anthem for Celtic football club.
Martinwilson586
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If he removed a bit more of selfishness from his game, I’d agree with Salah. Sometimes he’s quiet selfish on the ball unlike Mane
Mane has never complete 10 Assist per season
mancsupporter
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shut up hypocrite.. he is simply stating facts and there's nothing like bragging there. And that's what Ronaldo simply does but y'all won't like it cos he kips proving y'all wrong
Jack has to leavenobody likes braggers, he was all quiet against city
OlofinTosin
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yet he has more assist than mane since two start playing together
thank u
Kateule
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Seven deadly sins: escanors voice "That is a sin of pride and you shall be punished for that"
austin3451
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Salah is afraid of Versatile Diaz who can play on either flags on front three.
A_nour
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That it is why he is down than the season start and might loose golden boat . He should avoid this (best, not best) and concentrate on improving all the time
Andy_Mac
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It's important to understand context. His discussion with BEin was centred around his career so far. He said the following "Before 2018, some said that I could not do anything after leaving Chelsea, but I continued and did great things, I think in a positive way and try to be on the right path." he justified that he is on the right path by saying he is currently the best in his position, he didn't just wake up and say 'I am the best'. He is giving an example of how he achieved great things after being told he won't do anything after leaving Chelsea. The media have picked one part of the interview which makes him look arrogant, it's not the whole picture.
What's the meaning of the words "You'll Never Walk Alone"? Salah should remember his team first and give credit to the club for helping him become the player he is today instead of proclaiming himself publicly as the best.
deucdmrtuy
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Why is this guy bragging very bad of him saying that
besacelmpy
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Notice how the media does that alot? It's ridiculous.
Sensational headlines attract more clicks/subscriptions/newspaper purchases than boring truthful headlines. Saying something sensible doesn't have a shock value. A shock value creates more attention and reaction. This results in more interest and ultimately sales. Money, the real name of the game, facts are secondary.
Andy_Mac
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Too much of arrogance has gone to Salah's head. I think Liverpool ought to let him go once his contract runs out. Big egos can be dangerous for team spirit and morale
AnupMaharjan
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yet he has more assist than mane since two start playing together
It doesn't matter how much assist he have.....he have to be unselfish when its needed....against Tottenham at that stage of league he played very selfish...or else the result would have been different...... We are not fighting for league....league is City's now...... His 24..34..100 assist doesn't help ........coz he is playing selfish at this stage of time.... If we play ouke that UCL is gone too
Martinwilson586
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If he removed a bit more of selfishness from his game, I’d agree with Salah. Sometimes he’s quiet selfish on the ball unlike Mane
yet he has more assist than mane since two start playing together
GBZ_15
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Currently mane is not the best lw in Liverpool is Diaz.
let him consistent for 3 more years
Jhay001
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while mane is LW
Currently mane is not the best lw in Liverpool is Diaz.
Daphoenix87
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He is starting to sound like ronaldo now, Even though he is best in his position you dont need to brag about it, thought he was more humble than that
shut up hypocrite.. he is simply stating facts and there's nothing like bragging there. And that's what Ronaldo simply does but y'all won't like it cos he kips proving y'all wrong
Baeklpstyz
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yah it might be since messi gone more into the midfield role
mancsupporter
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He is starting to sound like ronaldo now, Even though he is best in his position you dont need to brag about it, thought he was more humble than that
Ceoabcorty
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marnchet cety
Mitchello2
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Its a fact not a claim.. Coming from a Chelsea fan.
Willhen
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i think when Salah said this statement, dun even know whether its true or not. He is on brink on leaving Liverpool FC
segxxzmichael
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It's important to understand context. His discussion with BEin was centred around his career so far. He said the following "Before 2018, some said that I could not do anything after leaving Chelsea, but I continued and did great things, I think in a positive way and try to be on the right path." he justified that he is on the right path by saying he is currently the best in his position, he didn't just wake up and say 'I am the best'. He is giving an example of how he achieved great things after being told he won't do anything after leaving Chelsea. The media have picked one part of the interview which makes him look arrogant, it's not the whole picture.
Media with their tricky and biased game!
Towbclouz
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If he removed a bit more of selfishness from his game, I’d agree with Salah. Sometimes he’s quiet selfish on the ball unlike Mane
besacelmpy
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Let others judge you and say this.
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This is binary 'I always focus on my work and do my best and my numbers are the best proof of my words.' so 2 possibilities, either this is true or false. Which is it?