Arsene Wenger likens Mo Salah's consistency to Messi – but highlights a flaw

Wenger, speaking to beIN SPORTS, revealed how the Egyptian is so close, yet so far from one of football's all-time greats.

“He has similarities to Messi, after he finds the consistency of Messi," Wenger said.

"I find him as a good finisher, but Messi has the complete thing and gives the final ball as well. Salah is a bit obsessed by finishing."

Despite highlighting Salah's flaw, Le Professeur insisted that he is a big fan and declared simply: "I like him very much."

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