Danny Murphy has suggested in The Daily Mail that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is a better player than Everton ace James Rodriguez.
The former Liverpool midfielder – who now works as a pundit for BBC Sport – made the comment while looking ahead to the Merseyside derby next weekend.
Everton will take on Liverpool at Goodison Park in the Premier League on October 17.
Colombia international James – who joined the Toffees from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window and can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – will be a key figure for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, while Egypt international forward Salah will be a big player for the Reds.
Murphy wrote in The Daily Mail: “James Rodriguez is a tremendous player but you would not have him ahead of Mo Salah.
“I’ve eulogised about Richarlison but he is not quite the same player as Mane. Lucas Digne gets good reviews as Everton’s left-back but you would still take Andy Robertson every day of the week.”
Stats
According to WhoScored, James has scored three goals and provided two assists in four Premier League matches for Everton so far this season.
So far this season, Salah has scored five goals in four Premier League games for Liverpool, according to WhoScored.
Defending Premier League champions Liverpool are fifth in the league table at the moment with nine points from four matches, while Everton currently find themselves at the top of the standings with 12 points from four games.
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