Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has named Mohamed Salah as his toughest opponent in the Premier League, drawing a comparison to Lionel Messi. The Manchester City midfielder described Salah as the most challenging rival he has faced in the English top flight.
Rodri, who became the first Spanish player to win the Ballon d’Or since Luis Suarez in 1960, spoke about his admiration for both Messi and Salah. Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, while Salah has been a standout performer in the Premier League for Liverpool.
In an interview with The Mirror on November 13, Rodri was asked by a Spanish reporter who he found most difficult to play against. He responded:
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“I’d say Leo (Messi), and in the Premier League, Salah in his prime. Going to Anfield is like a knife; it’s really tough.”