Mohamed Salah is arguably the best player in the Premier League and across world football, there are not many superior to the Liverpool legend.
Fortunately for Manchester City, the likes of Rodri and Erling Haaland can be deemed to be on the same level as the 33-year-old.
However, Mohamed Salah is a truly special player and he could perhaps be the primary reason behind whether Liverpool beat City to the title this season.
The two-time Premier League winner commands respect from City players, with Josko Gvardiol admitting he wants to face Salah this campaign — and for a defender to make such a claim is high praise for any forward.
Even Rodri revealed Salah is a tricky customer after having gone toe-to-toe with him over the years.
Omar Marmoush says he is better than Mohamed Salah
The only Manchester City player who has played alongside the former Roma winger is Omar Marmoush for Egypt.
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Marmoush branded Salah as “unbelievable” and he knows better than most how tremendous a player his countryman is.
Omar Marmoush on the floor during Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City.
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Speaking to TNT Sports, the City forward was asked to name the best player from African countries, including Egypt.
Instead of naming Salah, Manchester City’s £59 million man, Marmoush picked himself as his nation’s standout player.
Mohamed Salah stats compared to Omar Marmoush since last season
Pep Guardiola may appreciate the fact that the 26-year-old backed himself.
It is imperative for a player to believe they are the best of the best to reach the summit of world football.
Since last season, both Marmoush and Salah have been incredibly productive.
STATS SINCE LAST SEASON GOALS ASSISTS
MOHAMED SALAH 35 24
OMAR MARMOUSH 28 18
However, Salah has more goal contributions (59, 35 goals and 24 assists) than Marmoush (42, 24 goals and 18 assists) since last season.
Furthermore, unlike the Liverpool wideman, Marmoush failed to win any silverware last season.
The former Eintracht Forward goalscorer is a top player but it seems like he still has a way to go to reach Salah’s level.