Salah Isn’t a World-Class Player’: The Controversy Shocking England

Former player Troy Deeney reignited his controversy by claiming that Egypt's Mohamed Salah should not be considered a World Class player, something that has sparked a debate across England.

The controversy between Troy Deeney and Mohamed Salah stemmed from statements made by the former Watford captain, who questioned Salah's "world class" status. Deeney, in a podcast, claimed that despite the Egyptian's goals galore, he did not consider him a world class player, especially at key moments such as derbies.

Why did it cause so much controversy?

Widespread disagreement: Deeney's opinion generated a lot of debate among fans, with most strongly disagreeing. Many consider Salah to be one of the best players in the world today.

Unfair comparison: Some argue that comparing Salah to other players is subjective and that each player has his own strengths and weaknesses.

Timing of statements: Deeney's statements came at a time when Salah was in exceptional form, which made his comments seem even more out of place.