In his debut season, it was all about Erling Haaland. The Premier League rookie scored at record pace and didn’t stop until he had signed 36 league goals. Mo Salah delivered 19 goals, but this was seen as puzzling compared to the Norwegian light bulb. Last season, Haaland approached Salah’s “level”, this season the Liverpool player is over. Mo Salah has great respect for the 24-year-old’s performance, but at the same time reminds that it cannot be compared.
This weekend, Manchester City and Liverpool will meet, this time not in a title match. Mo Salah has 24 Premier League goals so far this season, Haaland has 19 goals. Add to that Salah’s 15 assists to Haaland’s 3, and we also see a pattern of a Liverpool player who is both a facilitator and a finisher. Salah uses the opportunity to give a more nuanced picture of the pure “who will score the most goals” competition.
“I have great respect for him. We’ve only spoken once after the last game, but he’s a striker, so his life is easier,” Salah told Sky Sports.
“Of course, I wish him all the best, but his life is easier because he plays as a striker. As a winger, it’s quite difficult to achieve those numbers. Any winger can confirm that,” Salah said.
In other words, if Haaland approaches the Liverpool star’s scoring record, Mo Salah is still reigning supreme in the Premier League.
