Rio Ferdinand blasted Ralf Rangnick’s decision not to start Marcus Rashford against Leicester, and feels the Manchester United forward will be seriously questioning his future at the club.
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Arsene Wenger has compared Liverpool player Mohamed Salah to Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-standing rival Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo took centre stage in the Premier League for United on Saturday afternoon when he grabbed a sensational hat-trick against Tottenham. That took his tally in the competition to 12 this season.
Salah continues to lead the way this campaign with 20. However, there are some question marks over his future at Anfield as the Egypt forward has yet to sign a new contract.
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His current deal at Anfield runs out in 2023. However, pointing to Salah as a 'mixture' of Ronaldo and Messi, Wenger says Liverpool must do everything they can to keep the 29-year-old in the Premier League.
Speaking to beIN Sports, the former Arsenal manager said: "Every situation is different and separate.
"You have to look at the medical record of the player. Never misses a game. You would [pay £400,000 a week].
"It depends as well on the physical qualities. If he's quick, very quick, and loses a bit, then he's still quick.
"If he's already limited and slow, then you wouldn't do it.
"Mo Salah you would do it. He is a mixture of Ronaldo and Messi. He can run with the ball and give the final ball. I think he has improved a lot in giving the final ball. From August up until the Africa Cup of Nations, he was certainly the best player in the world.
"I have seen him score goals this season that are exceptional. On his own, as well."
Amid what has been another superb campaign for Salah, the Liverpool forward has netted 20 goals in the Premier League from 26 appearances. As things stand, his teammates Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota are tied
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