Rio Ferdinand believes that Mohamed Salah has got a chance to win Ballon d'Or

"He's got a chance"

This is the exact statement the former Manchester United defender made about Liverpool's leading goalscorer of the ongoing season, Mohamed Salah. In a post on X, Rio Ferdinand could be seen claiming that the Egyptian King can potentially land a Ballon d’Or at the end of the year. 

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, continues to reign in the English top flight with great consistency and attacking display. The Merseysiders continue their hot form in the league, with a six-point lead compared to second-placed Arsenal. It is also noteworthy that Liverpool have a game in hand. The lead is because of two factors: Liverpool’s solid defense and midfield and Mohamed Salah’s red-hot form.

How is Mohamed Salah doing in the 2024/25 season? 

The 32-year-old Egyptian has set the league on fire in the ongoing season with 30 goals from 18 Premier League games. The player is in a phase where he can do no wrong on the pitch. In the Champions League, Salah has 6 goals from 6 games. His form and poaching instincts have helped the club remain the only unbeaten side in the continental showdown. Liverpool are yet to drop points in the UEFA Champions League. 

Why is Mohamed Salah a worthy contender for the Ballon d’Or? 

In the past, Mohamed Salah came close to lifting one of the most coveted trophies but ranked fifth on both occasions, 2019 and 2022. However, in the ongoing season, Liverpool’s treble aspirations are alive (they are knocked out of the FA Cup) with the potential of winning the Premier League, Champions League, and EFL Cup. They will play Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup whereas they have qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League. With multiple awards at stake and increasing Salah’s prominence and contribution, he can definitely lay his hands on the trophy if everything goes Arne Slot and Liverpool's way. 

Who will Liverpool play next in the English Premier League? 

Liverpool will play against the win-searching Manchester United on January 5th at Anfield. While Liverpool will look to continue their domination in the English Premier League, Manchester United under Ruben Amorim would want to arrest the slide before they slip into a relegation battle.