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Rivals fans were not pleased to see Liverpool star Mohamed Salah win the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award for 2022.
The 29-year-old winger secured 48% of votes and finished ahead of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham United's Declan Rice. This is also Salah's second FWA Footballer of the Year award. The Egypt captain first won the award back during the 2017-18 season.
However, most rival fans, especially Manchester City supporters, believe De Bruyne deserved the award over the Egyptian.
It is understandable why City fans believe so. The Belgium international has been excellent again this season as City look to secure a Premier League and Champions League double. The playmaker has contributed 15 goals and 12 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
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A few fans on Twitter have even accused FWA of being biased towards Liverpool players while giving them this award. Here are some tweets in that regard:
Mohamed Salah has been the talisman for quadruple-chasing Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has been one of the Reds' most important players this season as Liverpool aim for an unprecedented quadruple. The 29-year-old winger has had an extremely productive season in front of goal.
Salah has so far scored 30 goals and provided 14 assists in 44 appearances for the Reds across all competitions.
The former Chelsea and FC Basel star is also leading the Golden Boot race in the Premier League. He has so far scored 22 goals in the league and is five clear of joint second-placed Cristiano Ronaldo and Son Heung-min.
It is worth mentioning that Mohamed Salah currently has just over a year remaining on his current contract at Anfield. As things stand, there have been no advancements in the negotiations for a new deal between the club and the player.
If the situation does not change, Mo Salah will be available to leave on a free transfer at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Liverpool are now looking for a successful end to the 2021-22 season. The Reds are currently a point behind league leaders Manchester City in the Premier League, with five matches remaining in the season.
Jurgen Klopp's side won the Carabao Cup in February. The Reds have also booked a place in the final of the FA Cup, where they will face Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on 14 May.
Liverpool also have one foot in the final of the UEFA Champions League. They are currently 2-0 ahead on aggregate against Villarreal in the semi-finals, with the second leg yet to be played.
