Troy Deeney Critiques Mohamed Salah's Class

Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has controversially stated that he does not consider Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah to be 'world class', despite Salah's impressive performance this season, where he became the first player in Europe's top leagues to record 10 goals and 10 assists in just 17 matches. Deeney acknowledges Salah's contributions to Liverpool, who currently lead both the Premier League and Champions League, but argues that his definition of 'world class' is based on whether he would want his children to emulate Salah's playing style. Instead, he suggests that he would prefer them to look at players like Vinicius Jr. Deeney also expressed concern over Salah's contract situation at Liverpool, believing the club should have managed it better. While Salah is recognized as a key player and has numerous accolades, Deeney's opinions have sparked debate over what constitutes a world-class player.