‘Better than £80m Maguire’: Fans praise Salisu Mohammed over performance against Man United

Emmanuel Ayamga 11:00 - 23 August 2021

Ghana defender <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/mohammed-salisu-not-yet-ready-for-premier-league-start-says-southampton-manager/6qg1m15">Salisu Mohammed</a> has earned rave reviews following his impressive performance against Manchester United on Sunday.

The 22-year-old centre-back played a key role as the Saints held Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to a 1-1 draw at St. Mary’s Stadium.

An own goal from Fred put Southampton in the lead before Mason Greenwood equalised for Manchester United in the second half.

Mohammed Salisu really having a good game against United.
— Emmanuel Ayamga (@EmmanuelAyamga_) August 22, 2021

Salisu enjoyed a very impressive outing and made two goal-line clearances to keep his team in the game.

And the Ghanaian was widely praised by football fans across the globe, with some even insisting he’s better than Harry Maguire, who was bought for £80 million.

See some of the reactions below:

Ghanaian born Mohammed Salisu performance was so superb at the defence of Southa mpton against Man U

Salisu is better than 80million pounds Harry Maguire
— Kwesi Koomson KK4SHORT (@KKk4short) August 22, 2021

Just realised Mohammed Salisu had the highest WhoScored rating (7.6) in the game against Man Utd.

That’s really impressive considering he’s a defender. pic.twitter.com/p4CXhy9Qiz
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) August 22, 2021

Been on about the qualities and potential in Mohammed Salisu ever since he broke through in Real Valladolid and he’s starting to prove himself in England as well. One of the best players on the pitch today.
— Marcus Bring (@MarcusBr22) August 22, 2021

Mohammed Salisu having the game of his life and it’s against my team 🤦‍♂️
— Kwesi Live TV on YouTube 🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@Kwesi_live) August 22, 2021

What a performance by Ghana’s Salisu Mohammed as Southampton hold Man Utd to 1-1 draw at St Mary’s #SOUMUN
— Yaw (@anaman_osagyefo) August 22, 2021

Mohammed Salisu was in top form today. Should we add Akufo-Addo to the 'begging' entourage? https://t.co/RNADZopMPr
— Prince Narkortu Teye (@PNTeye) August 22, 2021

Mohammed Salisu deserves the MoTM.
Solid display by the Ghanaian central defender.
— Ekow Amoasi Is My Name (@amoasi_ekow) August 22, 2021