If Liverpool star Mohamed Salah helps Egypt to Africa Cup of Nations glory then “no-one can keep the Ballon d’Or away from him”, says Javier Aguirre.
The 27-year-old has enjoyed another memorable season in 2018-19.
On a personal level, he was unable to scale the heights of a debut campaign at Anfield which delivered 44 goals in all competitions and a PFA Player of the Year prize.
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Salah was, however, to help Liverpool to Champions League glory and himself to a share of another Premier League Golden Boot.