Salah Isn’t a World-Class Player’: The Controversy Shocking England
Despite all his contribution, the Egyptian is still being questioned in 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.
