Wenger, speaking to beIN SPORTS, revealed how the Egyptian is so close, yet so far from one of football's all-time greats.
#Wenger: "He has similarities with #Messi." @MoSalah's compared to one of the greatest footballers of all time by Le Professor.
You can also watch it https://t.co/RyciBztd36#beINWengerpic.twitter.com/CpH1isvYKY— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) September 6, 2019
“He has similarities to Messi, after he finds the consistency of Messi," Wenger said.
"I find him as a good finisher, but Messi has the complete thing and gives the final ball as well. Salah is a bit obsessed by finishing."
Despite highlighting Salah's flaw, Le Professeur insisted that he is a big fan and declared simply: "I like him very much."
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