This no longer seems to be a coincidence or a mishandled decision after the Ballon d’Or was awarded. It has become evident that the performances of all the nominated players are meticulously tracked, with the exception of Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, who, despite playing at a high level, has not been able to be among the three best in the world under the nomination scheme.
The Pharaoh is constantly vying to be the Premier League’s top scorer, but this seems to have little bearing on winning this coveted title. Since joining Liverpool, Salah has maintained a high standard and has even improved throughout the seasons.
Given that Salah has not only continued to play at a high level but has also contributed to Liverpool’s rise to the top of the league, it is clear that there is already a lack of respect for the best player in the Premier League in recent years. The Pharaoh has always led the team in attack and has grown into a formidable foe for opposing teams.
Despite Liverpool’s disappointing season last year, Salah continued to perform at a high level. In addition to Salah remaining at an excellent level, he contributed 45 G/A last season, which is third highest behind Mbappé and Haland. This suggests that some people may not want to see the player who is arguably the best in re6ce Premier League history succeed.
A slight setback for the Pharaoh, but he keeps fighting
After essentially making it a habit to disparage Salah’s calibre, the Egyptian isn’t giving up and intends to train and compete again next year. With any luck, he should be able to place higher—he was ranked eleventh in this edition’s competition—and, if not win the golden ball.
