Has Mohamed Salah said goodbye to the Ballon d'Or? Liverpool's defeat to PSG in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night at Anfield was a real blow for the Egyptian striker.
While Arne Slot's team seemed invincible during the group stage, finishing top of the table, Salah's dream of adding this prestigious award to his list of achievements was abruptly dashed.
Salah, who is having an exceptional season in the Premier League, found himself in an ideal position to aim for the 2025 European Ballon d'Or. A Champions League victory would undoubtedly have strengthened his chances and cemented his place among the best players in the world. His sparkling form, with three goals and four assists already in the group stage, gave him a seemingly unstoppable aura.
But against PSG, the Reds faced an opponent who perfectly mastered their game. Parisian star Ousmane Dembélé disrupted
Liverpool's defense, significantly contributing to the team's elimination. The atmosphere at Anfield was electric, but ultimately, the defeat was cruel.
The images of Mohamed Salah in tears at the end of the match testify to the immense disappointment he felt.
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