Sorry’ – Paul Merson says Liverpool have a player as ‘special’ as Wayne Rooney.

‘Originally published Empire of the KopYou will often hear Liverpool players being compared to Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.Paul Merson did just that, pointing out the King of Egypt’s lack of credit for breaking so many records at Anfield. “I feel sorry for Salah. I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves for what he did and is doing at Liverpool.” A Sky Sports pundit wrote in a column for the broadcaster: “He’s like Wayne Rooney in that way. He was a man who didn’t get the credit he deserved.

“Salah puts up numbers that tempt everyone – he scored 200 goals for Liverpool while playing on the right wing. It’s special.”The former Roma has been in top form this season, scoring 22 goals in as many games.For context, the 31-year-old will score or assist every 75.22 minutes in the 2023/24 season.