Liverpool great John Barnes spoke to us about recent comments from Chris Sutton, who claims that Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s greatest-ever player. He disagrees saying that Kenny Daglish and Steven Gerrard are higher on that list currently.
He also states that he believes Gakpo operates in a similar manner to former Anfield favourite Roberto Firmino.
Here’s a summary of what he said:
Salah isn’t Liverpool’s greatest ever player
Gakpo is Liverpool’s new Firmino
Nunez’s excellent start to the season
Mohamed Salah isn’t Liverpool’s Greatest Ever Player
“Mo Salah will go down in Liverpool history as a legend but i don’t think he’s our greatest ever player.
If he stays here for the rest of his career and he guides us to more titles and a Champions League then he can be in consideration.
Right now Kenny Dagliesh and Steven Gerrard are the top two because of their achievements and they had been at the club a long time.
He’s a great player so it’s not an issue and he’s doing a fantastic job.
Salah has had to be more creative since Bobby Firmino left the club whereas before he was asked to be the main goal scorer. His role has changed.
He’s assisting more and playing as a team player.”
Said John Barnes.
Gakpo is Liverpool’s new Firmino
“Gakpo is more of a Roberto Firmino type of player. He’ll drop off in the pockets, turn and play the ball in for the other attackers.
The others are runners without the ball. Diaz does dribble a lot but he also makes runs from the wide position.
Salah, Jota, Nunez aren’t the false nine types.
Gakpo provides creativity from the central position which is a good option to have when Liverpool want to attack in a different manner.”
Said John Barnes.
Nunez’s excellent start to the season
“If he scores 15 goals and we win the league I’ll be happy.
I want him to help us win football matches and with his effort, determination and hard work has been very good.
Last year he was in an inconsistent team so he was inconsistent and even then he still gave 100% effort and he gave us his all. This year he’s bearing the fruits of that. He can help us to win football matches.”
Said John Barnes.
Liverpool is my Religion and Anfield is my Church. 17th May 1996 the date I had my blood coloured red. The one you love the most you can not live without it and that is football to me.
