Srinagar: Liverpool and Egyptian Footballer Mohammad Salah has said that he thinks this time is best chance for him to secure prestigious Ballon d’Or after leading Liverpool to Premier League title with his brilliant performance.
Salah, who recently extended his contract with Liverpool for another two years, is also in contention for a fourth Premier League Golden Boot with 28 goals and 18 assists in the current campaign.
Salah is on the list of favorites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, with an announcement to come at a ceremony in Paris on September 22.
“I would say this is my best chance to get it right now,” said Salah.
“I would say I never had a season like this and winning big trophies so I would say this is my best chance to get it right now while I’m in the club because it’s been a crazy year, a crazy season with a trophy.
“It’s given me a good chance.”
Liverpool’s coach Arne Slot also echoed his comments, stating that Salah is absolutely right, he has had a very good season at the club.
“It’s completely true. He’s had very, very good seasons at Liverpool but this one probably stands out in terms of numbers and if you add to that that we also won the league it will probably give him a fair chance,” Slot said.
“Unfortunately, for all football fans around the world he’s not the only player who’s had a great season. Butt if there was ever a chance for him it will be this season. If not, he’s going to try and push even harder next season.
“That’s what I always know with Mo. In terms of individual performance, [getting better] would be nearly impossible, although never say something is impossible for Mo because he’s proven that he can always raise his game even further.”
Mohamed Salah will be competing with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele for the Ballon d’Or, both of whom also lead their teams to the League title.