Benitez, however, admitted that former Real Madrid forward, Ronaldo is a better finisher than Salah.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Spanish tactician and former Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez, has asserted that Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah is a more complete footballer than Portuguese striker, Cristiano Ronaldo.
He made this known while speaking on a segment on the YouTube channel, ‘Shoot for Love’.
Benitez, however, added that the former Real Madrid star is a better finisher than the Egyptian winger.
Salah has recorded 323 goals and 162 assists in 657 appearances across all competitions during his club career.
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Ronaldo, on the other hand, is the highest goalscorer of all time with 796 goals and 257 assists in 1057 appearances across competitions in his club career.
Speaking on who is a more complete footballer via Liverpool’s website, Benitez said, “You talk about attackers, Salah has been consistent for so many years.
“Ronaldo is the greatest maybe finisher, but Salah is more complete.
“At the end I know where this will finish [Ronaldo vs Messi], so I will go here [with Salah].”
