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His all-round game, including helping out Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back, was exemplary - it was telling that Gary Neville said he had “absolutely no hesitation” in awarding Salah the player of the match award during his commentary for Sky Sports.

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Selecting his side for BBC Sport, the former Watford striker instead picked Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo on the right, who - like Salah - grabbed a goal and an assist in his side’s 4-0 win over Leicester.

“Just a cut above,” Deeney said about Mbeumo.

He looks like he's got another gear to go.”

Deeney’s decision to leave Salah out of his side has been met with plenty of criticism, but it’s not the first time his opinion on the Liverpool talisman has been, shall we say, questionable?

Mohamed Salah was sensational against Manchester City.

What I think of world class is would I want my kids to play like that player

The Egyptian was absolutely sensational, as per usual, and if Deeney can’t recognize that, then it’s no wonder he only lasted six games in his brief foray into management.

Having said that, Mbeumo does continue to impress, and he is underlining why he is seen as a possible replacement for Salah
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