Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently discussed the comparisons between Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and City's new signing, Omar Marmoush. Guardiola acknowledged Salah's consistent excellence in the Premier League and emphasized that Marmoush, who excelled in Germany, now has the opportunity to prove himself in England. He stated, "Mo Salah already has done excellent things for many years in the toughest league in the world, and now Omar Marmoush is coming here to prove himself." SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Marmoush, a 26-year-old Egyptian forward, joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 for a reported €75 million. He made an immediate impact by scoring a 14-minute hat-trick in a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United. THETIMES.CO.UK This performance has generated excitement among City fans and increased the club's popularity in Egypt, with Marmoush's jersey becoming one of the top sellers alongside those of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. THETIMES.CO.UK
Despite the comparisons, Mohamed Salah has urged fans and media to refrain from equating Marmoush's achievements with his own. Salah expressed concern that such comparisons could place undue pressure on Marmoush, stating, "I want people to stop comparing him to me, saying he's 'the new Salah' and that he'll do what I did or even better; this doesn't help him; it only puts him under constant pressure." SPORTSKEEDA.COM
As Marmoush begins his Premier League journey, his performances will determine whether he can reach the high standards set by Salah. Both players are set to face each other in the upcoming Manchester City vs. Liverpool match, adding another layer of intrigue to their evolving narratives.