‘I feel sorry’ – Paul Merson says Liverpool have an ‘extraordinary’ player similar to Wayne Rooney

It’s not often you’ll hear of Liverpool players being compared to a Manchester United legend in Wayne Rooney.

Yet, that’s exactly what Paul Merson did, drawing attention to the lack of credit the Egyptian King has earned for breaking a multitude of records at Anfield.

“In a way, I feel sorry for Salah. I really don’t think he gets the credit he deserves for what he’s done and is doing at Liverpool,” the Sky Sports pundit wrote in his column for the broadcaster.

“He’s similar to Wayne Rooney for me in that regard. He was another who didn’t get the credit he deserved.

“Salah puts up figures that blow everyone away. 200 goals from Liverpool already, playing on the right wing. It’s extraordinary.”

The former Roma hitman has been in terrific form again this term, amassing 22 goal contributions in as many games.

To put that into context, the 31-year-old is registering a goal or assist every 75.22 minutes in 2023/24.