Egypt, known for its ancient pharaohs, has found its footballing hero in Mohamed Salah. No other player from the country bordered by the Mediterranean to the north and the Red Sea to the east has reached his heights. Yet, this story isn’t about Liverpool’s living legend but rather about a player who might follow in his footsteps… potentially even at Anfield.Omar Marmoush has emerged as a standout in the early stages of this season among Europe’s top five leagues. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward, who was pursued by Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa over the summer, is shining brightly in the Bundesliga. Few players in the top European leagues can match his statistics.##EDITORS_CHOICE##His dazzling performance against Bayern Munich last weekend, where he scored twice and assisted in a 3-3 draw, has brought his tally to eight league goals and four assists. In terms of goal involvement, only Robert Lewandowski matches him with ten goals and two assists. However, while Lewandowski contributed to 12 of Barcelona’s 28 goals, Marmoush has had a hand in 12 of Eintracht Frankfurt’s 14 strikes.It’s no surprise that top European clubs are now focusing their attention on Deutsche Bank Park, where Marmoush has been a constant threat to Bayern’s defense. Rafael Guerreiro, Dayot Upamecano, and the rest of the Bavarians were left chasing shadows as the 25-year-old showcased his skill, potentially adding a substantial transfer fee to Eintracht’s coffers. Despite being under contract until 2027, there is no release clause, meaning the Egyptian is not untouchable. Still, without him, Eintracht’s current third-place standing would be a distant dream.🚨🦅 Omar #Marmoush is on the list of FC Liverpool. The Reds are closely monitoring his situation. #LFC Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt want to extend his contract early by one year until 2028. Without a release clause.The top priority for #SGE is to keep the 25-year-old top… pic.twitter.com/tstTIlHOHw— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) October 8, 2024 According to reports from Sky Sports Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt is keen to extend Marmoush’s contract by another year, rewarding him with a salary increase to strengthen their position in negotiations, possibly as soon as this winter. However, after his unexpected rise, Marmoush is weighing his options and delaying the decision to renew. Sky suggests that Liverpool is among the clubs showing serious interest in the former Wolfsburg player.With Mohamed Salah hinting that this may be his last season at Anfield, the possibility of a new Egyptian Pharaoh arriving at the club is not far-fetched. Though Marmoush primarily plays as a striker or second forward rather than on the right wing, his speed and finishing abilities are reminiscent of Salah, with whom he shares a strong rapport.”We are in touch. The relationship between Egyptian players in Europe is very good. We try to support each other, knowing that the transition from Egypt to Europe isn’t easy. Salah has managed to become one of the top three players in the world, which inspires me and challenges me to try to achieve something similar,” Marmoush once shared.He certainly doesn’t lack confidence, nor the skills to compete in one of the world’s toughest leagues. The Premier League has always been Marmoush’s ultimate goal, a dream that now seems closer than ever.Serious Kompany recognizes a crisis when he sees itStarting his journey with Egypt’s Wadi Degla eight years ago, Marmoush has since navigated the highs and lows of German football. From playing in Wolfsburg’s second team in the fourth division during the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons, to his first taste of the Bundesliga with the Wolves, then back to the reserves. But a loan move to St. Pauli in January 2021, valued at €100,000, turned out to be a game-changer. It provided him with consistent playing time in Germany’s second division, followed by another loan to Stuttgart, which finally opened the doors to the Bundesliga.Seeing his current form, Wolfsburg must be regretting their decision to let Marmoush’s contract expire in the summer of 2023. They couldn’t harness his potential, unlike Dino Toppmöller at Eintracht, whose arrival coincided with Marmoush’s.”He’s difficult to defend against because of his speed and ability to run in behind. He can sneak up on you and deliver a perfect pass. He causes all kinds of problems for opponents,” said Toppmöller. Eintracht’s sporting director, Markus Krösche, also recognized Marmoush’s potential back in September 2023: “Omar has already shown he’s ready for the Bundesliga, but he also has a huge amount of room to grow.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8398841##The difference in his progress is evident when comparing statistics from previous seasons. During the 2022/23 campaign, he played 33 matches, scoring five goals and providing one assist. In the prior season, he managed 12 goals and six assists in 29 appearances. This season, he already has eight goals and four assists in just six league games. Only Lewandowski and Haaland have scored more across Europe’s top five leagues.As the Premier League looms ever larger in Marmoush’s future, he might just become the next big Egyptian star to light up the English stage.
