Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has scored a number of goals at Anfield and has also contributed to his team’s victories with assists.
Although he stands out for his overwhelming speed and scoring ability in front of goal, his physicality, which allows him to play with opposing defenders on his back, has attracted attention year after year.
Liverpool’s absolute ace is also in a bang-up shape, showing off his gym-trained upper body on his social media. He is equipped with a physicality that ranks among the best in the Premier League, not just at Liverpool, as he has been seen holding opposing left-backs by the arm.
There are other muscular players in the top flight, but French defender Lucas Digne, who plays for Aston Villa, also reflected on their year together at Roma and revealed that when their bodies collide, it feels like they have hit a wall.
“Compared to his height, he is very strong. I trained with him for a year, I saw a technically gifted player – we all know it – and a very tough one on a physical level.”
“Every time you’re up against him, you feel like hitting a wall when barging into him.“
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With one year remaining on his Liverpool contract, all eyes around the world are on the Egyptian winger’s departure to see if talks on a contract renewal go ahead smoothly.With Saudi Arabia continuing to show interest, it will be interesting to see how the matter is settled.
Can the 32-year-old attacker, who leads the front line with his overwhelming physicality, lead his side to the top of the Premier League this season with his prized physicality…?