Danny Murphy challenges Simon Jordan over controversial Mohamed Salah opinion, but some Liverpool fans agree

Danny Murphy has challenged Simon Jordan’s opinion that Mohamed Salah is overrated and not a world-class footballer.

Jordan ruffled a few feathers this week when he called Salah a diver and claimed the Liverpool striker is not as good as people make him out to be.

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Jordan told talkSPORT on Tuesday: “I know it will seem ridiculous to people and make me incredibly unpopular saying it. Obviously he scored a lot of goals, but when the going gets tough, some people stand up and fight and some people don’t. .

“I have the feeling that Salah can be part of it. It’s an opinion.

Former Liverpool midfielder Murphy joined White and Jordan on Wednesday and addressed the former Crystal Palace owner’s views on the Egyptian.

“Simon is entitled to his opinion,” Murphy said. “Where I would disagree a little is when Simon talks about the times when things get complicated.

“One thing about Mo Salah, yes he hasn’t reached the heights this season of previous seasons, yes he still has 24 goals but he hasn’t played as well.

“It’s getting difficult, it’s an interpretation that he doesn’t appear in some games. Over the years for Liverpool, he was the one who came into his own. In so many big games, he was the one who got Liverpool out of trouble.

“It doesn’t matter if things go Salah’s way or not, he’s always there.

“He’s not a player who hides from his responsibilities and doesn’t show up. To me, that says a lot about his mentality.

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“The best compliment I can pay him is that I was asked to do an all-time Liverpool XI and he was in it.”

When asked if Salah would also be part of Manchester City’s XI, Murphy replied without hesitation: “Yes.”

His response prompted Jordan to double down on his claims while claiming the ex-Reds star did not understand the reason for his comments about Salah.

“I don’t think that’s quite the point I was making,” Jordan added. “I think it resonates from a conversation I had with (Graeme) Souness in one particular match at (Manchester) United when (Lisandro) Martinez forced it on him and Salah didn’t want it anymore.

“My account comes from an insight into a world-class level player. It’s ridiculous to say he’s not a very good player – I never said that.

“I think he was very lucky to be part of a team set up to facilitate his results. He’s a very good player but I object to the idea of ​​him being a world-class player. It’s my opinion and I have the right to have it.”

Liverpool fans flocked to the phone lines in droves to have their say on the Egyptian, which surprisingly saw some siding with Jordan in the debate.

Reds fan John said: “I’m with Simon on this. I think he is missing something, especially since the departure of Bobby Firmino who created a lot of chances for him. If you watch Liverpool’s in-and-out game, there are times where you get frustrated when they choose to shoot rather than the easier option of taking on Gakpo or someone else.

Match fan Frank added: “I’m totally with Simon. I’m a season ticket holder and I go to the majority of away games and you can’t knock Salah’s numbers. He does the hardest thing in the game: score goals.

“But his overall contribution… the ball is played to him and sometimes it’s like a trampoline, he gives it away terribly.

“The game that stands out for me and sums it up over the last 18 months is Everton at home this season.

“Sean Dyche made his team difficult to break down and every time the ball went into Salah he gave it away and tried to get through the defenders.

“But if anyone remembers the result, it was 2-0 against Liverpool and Salah scored both goals – a penalty and a shot. If Salah doesn’t score or assist, he doesn’t do anything other.”

Liverpool fan Mark admitted that although Salah’s performances have declined recently, there is no way the club should cash in on him this summer, even though he only has one year left on his current deal.

He said: “There has definitely been a change in his performances since the AFCON, without a doubt. I don’t think you can ignore the impact he had. I worry sometimes that we are judging him on the last two months when he has been an absolute legend for the club over the last few years.

“Over time, he will score more than he misses. Don’t let him go, not now.