Paul Merson has warned Chelsea about a Liverpool ‘freak’ who could cause difficulties in the FA Cup final. The Blues are well aware of the Liverpool forward and will need to keep him quiet on Saturday morning.
When Chelsea takes on Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in the FA Cup final on Saturday, a former Arsenal hero has warned them about the threat he poses.
The Egyptian spent time with the Blues before leaving after improving and impressing throughout his time on Merseyside.
With the match being a replay of the Carabao Cup final earlier this year, the former player could have a huge say in how the final goes.
After 120 minutes at Wembley, the two teams could not be separated, and the game was decided on penalties.
The club, who have lost back-to-back FA Cup finals against Arsenal and Leicester, will be looking for a third time fortunate under the German coach.
They face a difficult task in Liverpool, but they have a chance to put an end to their implausible quadruple dreams.
All three meetings between the two teams this season have finished in draws, demonstrating how close it might get once more. If the Blues are to win, former player and pundit Paul Merson have issued a warning about one Liverpool player in particular.
“Ahead of a cup final, it’s impossible not to talk about Mohamed Salah, who recently proclaimed himself as the best player in the world in his position. I’d have to agree with him, as he’s a bit of a freak each time he plays, and he turns up in all the big games.”
“Salah is an absolutely unbelievable player, and every young kid who aspires to make it as a footballer should look at what he’s prepared to do to keep himself at the very top. I don’t think Salah has a point to prove despite his barren run in recent weeks, but everyone dreams of scoring at Wembley in a cup final, so it’ll be no different for him!”
Tuchel will plan to keep the Egyptian quiet as often as possible, though it may be a troublesome job given Liverpool’s potency.
Even if the German coach breaks off Salah’s input in Chelsea’s defense there are already other powerful attackers in Liverpool’s front three that will give a headache to the Blues manager.
