They are true examples Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says 2 Liverpool superstars are amongst the best players in world football
"They are true examples" - Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says 2 Liverpool superstars are amongst the best players in world football Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout
Sadio Mané has scored on the final day of the last four Premier League seasons
One starts, the other finishes. ? Mohamed Salah has scored in the opening game of the last five Premier League seasons Sadio Mané has scored on the final day of the last four Premier League seasonsOne starts, the other finishes. ? Mane has one additional trophy in his bag - the African Cup of Nations, which the Senegal international won after seeing off Salah's Egypt in the finals on penalties. Mendy spoke effusively of both at the World Economic Forum recently while also commending their impact on world football. He said (via ): “When you see African players, people like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, who really play at the highest possible level, then we talk about the best world players not just the best African players." He added: “I think this is what we need to focus on. They are true examples, role models and give hope to young people, making them desire to work and exceed the limits to achieve one goal. This is how football has impacted on social level in all countries around the world.” Mendy was in goal during the penalty shootouts in the 2022 AFCON final and has first-hand experience of how dangerous Salah is from their domestic clashes too. The former Rennes custodian has also come up against his compatriot Mane a few times since moving to Chelsea and famously kept out his penalty kick in the FA Cup finals a few weeks ago.
1. Benzema.
2. Mane.
3. Salah.
The Ballon d’Or power rankings, per :1. Benzema.2. Mane.3. Salah. Liverpool haven't had a Ballon d'Or winner since Michael Owen in 2001, while Benzema could join legends such as Alfredo di Stefano, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo and teammate Luka Modric to win the prize with Los Blancos. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
They are true examples - Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says 2 Liverpool superstars are amongst the best players in world football
The Senegalese was full of praise for his fellow African stars Chelsea goalkeeper has lavished praise on Liverpool duo and , calling them "among the best" in the world. Both stars have had a terrific campaign with the Reds, individually as well as collectively, and are among the favorites for this year's Ballon d'Or too. Salah has scored 31 goals and made 16 assists from 50 games in all competitions in the 2021-22 season, whereas Mane has chipped in with another 23 strikes and five assists from as many games. The talismanic African duo lifted the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup this season and have sights on the upcoming Champions League too. Mohamed Salah has scored in the opening game of the last five Premier League seasonsSadio Mané has scored on the final day of the last four Premier League seasons
One starts, the other finishes. ? Mohamed Salah has scored in the opening game of the last five Premier League seasons Sadio Mané has scored on the final day of the last four Premier League seasonsOne starts, the other finishes. ? Mane has one additional trophy in his bag - the African Cup of Nations, which the Senegal international won after seeing off Salah's Egypt in the finals on penalties. Mendy spoke effusively of both at the World Economic Forum recently while also commending their impact on world football. He said (via ): “When you see African players, people like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, who really play at the highest possible level, then we talk about the best world players not just the best African players." He added: “I think this is what we need to focus on. They are true examples, role models and give hope to young people, making them desire to work and exceed the limits to achieve one goal. This is how football has impacted on social level in all countries around the world.” Mendy was in goal during the penalty shootouts in the 2022 AFCON final and has first-hand experience of how dangerous Salah is from their domestic clashes too. The former Rennes custodian has also come up against his compatriot Mane a few times since moving to Chelsea and famously kept out his penalty kick in the FA Cup finals a few weeks ago.
Liverpool aiming to strengthen Ballon d Or case with Champions League glory
Real Madrid star Karim Benzema is currently the favorite for the 2022 Ballon d'Or, with Liverpool's Salah and Mane behind him, but the odds could change following this weekend's Paris showdown between them. The Champions League has always had a big role to play in the award and winning the trophy this week could see their chances of lifting the prestigious Golden Ball strengthened. The Ballon d’Or power rankings, per :1. Benzema.
2. Mane.
3. Salah.
The Ballon d’Or power rankings, per :1. Benzema.2. Mane.3. Salah. Liverpool haven't had a Ballon d'Or winner since Michael Owen in 2001, while Benzema could join legends such as Alfredo di Stefano, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo and teammate Luka Modric to win the prize with Los Blancos. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found