Mohamed Salah further enhanced his Ballon D\u2019or credentials when tore Roma apart at Anfield in their Champion\u2019s League clash.<\/p>\n
Comparisons with Ronaldo and Messi have been played down throughout the season. However, following that stellar performance and similar league success, it seems that the same pundits believe he could snatch the Ballon D\u2019or away from them. With the recent dip in form of Harry Kane, he is likely\u00a0be adding a golden boot to his mantelpiece.<\/p>\n
In his post-match analysis for BT Sport, Steven Gerrard acknowledged that Messi and Ronaldo have done what Salah is doing for almost a decade.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, he says \u201cwithout a shadow of a doubt, he\u2019s the best player on the planet right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Liverpool legend could be considered a little biased, but many pundits seem to agree with him.<\/p>\n
Speaking for Sky Sports, Former Celtic and Scotland manager Gordon Strachan said \u00a0\u201cHe\u2019s in a position that not many players ever get to in their careers, when they\u2019re literally untouchable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked if he was a contender for the Ballon D\u2019or now, Strachan replies \u201cYes, he hasn\u2019t been doing it for the last four, five, six years like Messi and Ronaldo, he\u2019s doing Messi things now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arsenal legend Ian Wright agrees, saying the manner in which the Egyptian terrorises defenders is a joy to watch.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have to look at Ronaldo who\u2019s done a lot of his best work in the Champions League for the last couple of seasons and won it,\u201d Wright says.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Mo Salah continues what he\u2019s doing and they go on to win it, then I think yeah he\u2019s not only in the conversation, he\u2019s got a very good chance of winning it,\u201d according to Wright.<\/p>\n
Andy Gray showered further praise on Salah saying that his goal tally is impressive, but he affects games in many other ways.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s more than just his goals, it\u2019s his enthusiasm for the game, he creates chances for other players and he never misses a match,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
\u201cNormally they just put Ronaldo and Messi down every year, but what a season he has had in what\u2019s regarded as the toughest league in the world,\u201d says Gray.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hard to split Salah, Ronaldo and Messi at the moment, which doesn\u2019t get any easier when you look at their statistics.<\/p>\n
Salah\u2019s 2 goals and 2 assists in the first leg against Roma will do his chances no harm, especially if Liverpool<\/a> go on to win the tournament.<\/p>\n His statistics for the season are astonishing- 31 goals in 33 Premier League games, with 10 goals in 11 Champions League games.<\/p>\n Overall, he has 43 goals and 13 assists for the entire season. He leads Ronaldo in both goals and assists, while Messi has fewer goals, but more assists.<\/p>\n Like all great players, he has performed in almost every big game this season, lifting Liverpool when they\u2019ve needed him the most.<\/p>\n