Liverpool’s star Mohamed Salah is set to face off against Arsenal in a Premier League clash that could make or break the Blues’ season. But one player is already admitting that defending the Egyptian phenom is an uphill battle.
Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has faced Liverpool six times in the past, recently revealed in a podcast interview that he considers Salah to be the toughest player he’s ever faced. When asked who the toughest player was, Zinchenko replied, “Salah, I think it’s Salah. He’s an absolutely explosive and unstoppable winger.”
Zinchenko, who has just returned to the matchday squad after a calf injury, may have to face his nemesis once again. Salah has already wasted no time making an impact, netting seven goals and seven assists this season. His confidence is at an all-time high, and he’s likely eager to lead his team to a win.
Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is facing a dilemma in determining who will be tasked with keeping Salah quiet. With Riccardo Calafiori out with an injury and Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jurrien Timber ruled out, Jakub Kiwior, 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, or Zinchenko himself may be the realistic options.
While Zinchenko’s admission that Salah is impossible to stop may be a daunting prospect for the Gunners, it also serves as a testament to the forward’s unmatched skills on the pitch. With the two teams separated by four points and two places in the table, this clash has all the makings of a thrilling match.
