Carlo Ancelotti makes major Mohamed Salah statement after Liverpool 'best in world' claim

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Mohamed Salah is the best in the world in his position.

Liverpool will meet the La Liga giants later this month in the Champions League final in hope of winning the competition for the second time under Jurgen Klopp. The two sides met in 2018 in Kyiv, although it was Real Madrid that were crowned Champions that night.

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Salah will hope to play a big part in the final at the Stade de France in two weeks time after telling reporters he will be fit for the showpiece despite having to be substituted in the first-half of the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday.

The Egyptian told beINSports this week: "If you compare me with any player in my position, not only in my team but in the world, you will find that I am the best.

“I always focus on my work and do my best and my numbers are the best proof of my words. I like to always create a new challenge for me, to work in a different way and to make a difference and that is my duty.”

The 29-year-old isn't the only person who thinks so, as Ancelotti is in agreement.

“Salah has said that in his position he is the best in the world and I think