The Egyptian star won the Golden Boot and the FA player of the year award in a phenomenal 2017-18 season. He scored a staggering 32 goals in the league and is already off the mark this season as well.
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Salah primarily plays on the right-wing for Liverpool and likes to cut in from the flank;.l and take shots at the goal. He also has the ability to dribble past defenders or volley in an aerial cross. All those traits make him a complete forward and a constant worry for the opposition defenders.
The only thing that might prevent him from getting the award this season is if the goals are shared amongst his attacking teammates, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, but he's unlikely to mind.
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