As Mohamed Salah prepares to depart for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Egypt, the Premier League finds itself bidding farewell to a mesmerizing force on the field. Salah, the esteemed Pharaoh, once again stands atop crucial statistics in the English championship, leaving an indelible mark on the mid-season landscape.
At the culmination of 20 matchdays, the Egyptian maestro not only leads the race as the Premier League’s top scorer with an impressive tally of 14 goals but also asserts his supremacy as the best provider, contributing 8 assists to his team’s cause.
Remarkably, according to data sourced from Squawka, Salah emerges as the unrivaled creator of significant goal-scoring opportunities, having crafted an astounding 17 big chances in the league so far this season.
In a display of unparalleled excellence, Salah achieves the distinction of being the foremost player across the top 5 European leagues to manufacture over 15 substantial goal-scoring opportunities during the ongoing 2023/24 campaign.
His remarkable feat places him head and shoulders above his peers, with Liverpool teammate Alexander Arnold trailing in this statistic, albeit at a considerable distance with 12 big chances to his credit.
As Salah temporarily shifts his focus to the continental stage, joining his compatriots in the pursuit of AFCON glory, the Premier League will undoubtedly feel the absence of a player whose influence transcends mere goal-scoring exploits.
Mohamed Salah’s multifaceted contribution to Liverpool’s campaign not only positions him as a scoring sensation but also as a visionary playmaker, leaving fans in anticipation of his triumphant return to the English top-flight arena.
Most Big Chances created in the Premier League so far this season:
17 – Mohamed Salah
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14
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12 – Trent Alexander-Arnold
11 – Son Heung-minAll unavailable for the next gameweek. 😳 pic.twitter.com/njq2KyLDus
— Squawka (@Squawka) January 11, 2024
