I think he is one of the top three defenders in the English Premier League – Asamoah Gyan on Mohammed Salisu

Former Sunderland forward Asamoah Gyan has lauded Southampton centre-back Mohammed Salisu for his outstanding performances in the English Premier League.

The 36-year-old has grown fond of the defender, revealing he is a big fan of the 22-year-old Saints centre-back.

Asamoah Gyan in an interview with Peace FM in Accra stated Mohammed Salisu is one of the top three best defenders in the English Premier League at the moment.

“I don’t really know him, I watch him as a fan and he is doing very well at Southampton. I think he is one of the top three defenders in the English Premier League and because he is doing well it’s making Ghanaians proud. I don’t know if he wants to play for the national team or not,” he said.

Mohammed Salisu is having a breakthrough campaign in the English topflight, and currently leads the table with the most interceptions.

However, attempts to persuade him to play for the national team of Ghana have proven futile, with Ghanaians beginning to turn their back on the budding defender.

Mohammed Salisu joined the Saints in the summer of 2020 from Spanish club Real Valladolid and after a slow start in his first season, he seems to have settled in well, making the team of the week three times.

Source: Sports Brief.com