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Paul Merson has heaped praise on Mohamed Salah ahead of the FA Cup final, labelling him a ‘freak’ and ‘the best player in the world in his position’.

Liverpool face Chelsea this Saturday in the FA Cup final as they aim to win their eighth FA Cup but their first one since the 2005/06 season and Merson has backed Salah to have a key role to play.



“Fabinho, however, has officially been ruled out and Liverpool usually lack discipline when he doesn't play as he knits everything together.” The FA Cup final kicks off at 4.45pm on Saturday afternoon as the Reds continue their quest for an unprecedented quadruple.



He said: “Injuries to Fabinho and Kovacic will obviously come as massive blows to their respective teams, but if reports are to be believed, the Chelsea midfielder could be available for the FA Cup final if he makes a swift recovery.



Salah has scored 30 goals in 48 appearances for the Reds and was recently crowned The Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year for the second time.

“Ahead of a cup final, it’s impossible not to talk about Mohamed Salah,” he told his Daily Star column.

“Luis Diaz is another Liverpool player who deserves a mention because he’s settled in quicker than snow since joining in January!
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