Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has called on football to reward Mohamed Salah with the Ballon d’Or after his brilliant season with Liverpool. The Reds forward netted 34 goals and provided 23 assists across all competitions, lifting the Premier League title under Arne Slot.
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HASSAN CALLS FOR RECOGNITION
The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday evening at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele is the bookmakers’ favourite after winning the Champions League, while Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal is also ranked above Salah. Despite this, Hassan believes no one deserves it more than the Egyptian star.
SALAH INCREDIBLE NUMBERS
Salah produced 29 goals and 18 assists in 38 Premier League matches last season. He added another five goals and five assists in other competitions, helping Liverpool claim the league title in Slot’s debut campaign. His consistency at the highest level continues to place him among the world’s best.
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HASSAN PASSIONATE MESSAGE
Speaking on Instagram, Hassan praised Salah’s journey and determination:
“Considering the hardships he encountered along his journey, he deserves it. Based on the size of the challenges you overcome, he deserves it. Measuring years of brilliance, excellence and creativity in the strongest league in the world, he deserves it.
“It is difficult to get to the top, but all the difficulty lies in continuing on the top, and he has reached the top and continued on it for many years thanks to God first, then his talent, hard work and determination until he became a role model for all success seekers. Is it time for football to be fair with him to choose the winner?”
Hassan added: “Our prayers and the prayers of all Egyptians and Salah’s fans around the world, that Salah should be the winner of the Ballon d’Or to be the best crowning of the career of a great player that may not be repeated again in our history of Egyptian, Arab and African football, but also international.”
CASEMIRO BACKS SALAH
Salah also has unexpected support from Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. Speaking to GQ in August, the Brazilian said:
“It’s very difficult, but in my opinion, for me, Salah. He is the best player with his impact on the game. He scores so much and assists so much. I think Liverpool don’t win the Champions League or another trophy because he dropped off a little in the second part of the season. But for me, the most balanced player of the season is Salah.”
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