BREAKING NEWS:‼️ “I Have Played Against Top Defenders Like Sergio Ramos and Rudiger Before, But I Must Confess None Can Be Compared to This Guy—The Way He Recovers the Ball From Players Still Amazes Me”: Mohamed Salah Names ONE Man United Defender as the Best He Has Ever Faced in His Career – Not Lisandro Martinez, and Not Leny Yoro
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In a moment that has sent shockwaves across the Premier League, Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has made an astonishing revelation about the best defender he has ever faced—and it’s not the usual names you’d expect. Speaking in a candid interview with Egyptian sports media while on international duty, Salah was full of praise for one Manchester United player who, in his words, has left a lasting impression every time they’ve faced each other.
> “I’ve played against top defenders—Sergio Ramos, Rüdiger, Van Dijk in training. But I must confess, none can be compared to this guy. The way he reads the game, recovers the ball, and shuts you down—it still amazes me.”
Fans and pundits alike were quick to assume he was referring to Lisandro Martinez or new signing Leny Yoro, both highly rated in their own right. But Salah shocked everyone by naming none other than Aaron Wan-Bissaka as the most difficult defender he has ever faced.
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Salah’s Shocking Admission: Respect for Wan-Bissaka
In the world of elite football, compliments are usually exchanged with caution. But Salah, one of the most prolific wingers of his generation, did not hold back.
> “Aaron Wan-Bissaka is something else. His tackling, his recovery speed, the timing—he doesn’t give you space. You think you’ve beaten him, but in a second he’s taken the ball cleanly. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
This is high praise from a player who has terrorized defenses across Europe, regularly beating world-class full-backs with ease. The fact that Salah has consistently struggled to break down Wan-Bissaka speaks volumes of the defender’s unique style and resilience.
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The Wan-Bissaka Enigma: Quiet But Devastating
While Aaron Wan-Bissaka doesn’t often dominate headlines like attacking full-backs such as Reece James, Alphonso Davies, or Achraf Hakimi, his defensive skillset is arguably unparalleled.
Nicknamed “The Spider” by fans for his incredible reach and tackling ability, Wan-Bissaka’s one-on-one defending is considered elite by coaches and analysts alike. He boasts some of the best tackle success rates in the Premier League, and players who usually thrive in open space often find themselves locked down when facing him.
Wan-Bissaka’s style is not flashy—he doesn’t always bomb forward with flair or whip in 10 crosses a game. But his ability to neutralize world-class wingers is almost unmatched. And when one of those wingers is Mohamed Salah, and he acknowledges that himself, it becomes hard to ignore the level of talent United have in their ranks.
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Big Games, Big Moments
Wan-Bissaka’s track record against the top teams is one of the reasons why Salah’s comments resonate so strongly. In recent years, he has consistently delivered standout performances against the best players in the world:
Against Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and previously Raheem Sterling, Wan-Bissaka has often come out on top in one-on-one duels.
In matches vs Kylian Mbappé and Neymar in the Champions League, he kept his composure and won key challenges.
And of course, his duels with Salah have become must-watch moments in the heated rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool.
> “In training or in matches, you can often find a way past your marker. With Wan-Bissaka, you have to plan two steps ahead, and even then, he’s already there.” Salah added.
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The Redemption Arc: From Outcast to Undroppable
Wan-Bissaka’s career at Manchester United has not always been smooth. When Erik ten Hag arrived, he was initially second choice behind Diogo Dalot, and rumors swirled of a potential exit. But Wan-Bissaka stayed, worked on his game, and forced his way back into the team through sheer defensive brilliance.
Now, under Ruben Amorim, Wan-Bissaka is enjoying a renaissance. Amorim, who values balance in full-back roles, sees Wan-Bissaka as a vital piece of the defensive puzzle, especially in big matches where containment and discipline are paramount.
If his attacking output continues to improve—something that’s clearly in progress—there’s no reason why he can’t become one of the most complete right-backs in world
football.
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A Message to the Fans: “WHAT A PLAYER WE HAVE GOT
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