Man City forward dismisses comparisons with Mohamed Salah

Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez has brushed off comparisons with Mohamed Salah, according to Manchester Evening News.

Mahrez joined City from Leicester in 2018 and played a part in their run to another Premier League title win for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Like Salah, Mahrez has also won the PFA Player of the Year award for his role in Leicester’s 2016 title win, but the Algerian claims he isn’t interested in comparisons with the Liverpool forward.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JULY 25: Curtis Jones #48 of Liverpool tries to break from Riyad Mahrez #26 of Manchester City during their match at MetLife Stadium on July 25, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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“I am not bothered at all [with comparisons with Salah],” he told Al Kass.

“I hadn’t known Salah well before he came to the Premier League. That said the two seasons he played in England were exceptional.

“He deserves all what he achieved. Regarding the comparisons, I don’t follow what goes on the internet a lot. There are several Arab players playing for big clubs and it’s normal they get compared to each other and this is a good thing. I hope to see more Arab players in Europe.”

He added: “And anyway we [Mahrez and Salah] now are with our national teams and we will see who will manage to help his side more in reaching further stages.”

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