Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand spoke about Mohamed Salah, emphasizing that the Egyptian has a clear path ahead of him in this year’s race for the Ballon d’Or. However, he also noted that his competitors still have a chance to enter the battle.Salah has been a key figure in Liverpool’s impressive domestic and European campaigns this season. While the titles are still far from being awarded, Ferdinand stated that it all comes down to who delivers the most in the crucial moments.No one comes close to Mohamed Salah this season 🔝If you don’t own the midfielder, tell us why? 🤷♂️#FPL pic.twitter.com/t2CG3fXo5b— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) March 3, 2025 The Englishman believes Salah is the frontrunner for the prestigious award, given that his club is competing for titles in three competitions simultaneously. The Reds are close to securing the Premier League title, while they are also in the Champions League knockout stage and the Carabao Cup final. Egyptian has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success, recording 30 goals and 22 assists in 39 appearances across all competitions, and he shows no signs of slowing down.But while Ferdinand says that Salah would win the prestigious football award if it were given today, he also believes that much can change as the season reaches its climax. Specifically, he thinks the decisive factor will be which player delivers the best performances under peak pressure, regardless of whether Liverpool wins the Champions League or not.🚨 Rio Ferdinand on Salah: “He doesn’t gets the credit he deserves. In last few years, he has to be in the conversation with Messi and Ronaldo. His numbers are so good.” 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iTqawbJd4n— Tandy (@LFC_Tandy) February 22, 2025 Arne Slot’s team currently tops the domestic league table and will face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the quarterfinals.”Right now at this moment in time, I don’t think there’s anyone else on the podium with him. But I think with the way the Champions League works, as you get through the knockout stages and someone starts coming to the fore, they end up there. It comes down to moments in big games, really. You can throw Salah in there, you can throw Dembele in there if PSG go far. Mbappe will be there, Vinicius and Bellingham. Whoever keeps their status and turns up in the semi-final and final will win it. If they [Liverpool] win the Champions League, I’m sure he’ll play a big part.” conculded former Manchester United defender.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND OF 16First legTuesday 20.45: (2.85) Club Brugge (3.25) Aston Villa (2.55)23.00: (1.80) Dortmund (3.60) Lille (4.60)23.00: (3.80) PSV (3.45) Arsenal (2.00)23.00: (1.87) Real Madrid (3.50) Atl.Madrid (4.20)Wednesday 20.45: (5.60) Feyenoord (3.70) Inter (1.65)23.00: (1.82) Bayern (3.60) Leverkusen (4.40)23.00: (3.80) Benfica (3.60) Barcelona (1.95)23.00: (2.45) PSG (3.45) Liverpool (2.80)***odds are subject to change***
