Tifo Football Podcast Where does Salah rank? Everton’s European hopes & MLS calendar shift
Mar 25, 2026
Mohamed Salah’s impending Liverpool exit and where he sits among Premier League greats spark lively debate. Everton’s surprising push for European qualification and David Moyes’ tactical revival get dissected. Italy’s World Cup qualifying woes and squad issues create tension. The MLS calendar shift and its early impressions round out the footballing conversation.
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Why Greatness Feels Subjective For Salah
- Debate on Salah's all-time Premier League ranking splits aesthetics versus effectiveness, with some placing him top five and others valuing trophies or stylistic flair.
- John McKenzie and Joe Devine argue aesthetics, era (De Bruyne/Guardiola), and team dominance influence perceived rank.
Everton's Surge Built Around Garner And Pickford
- Everton's late-season form under David Moyes includes a 3-0 win over Chelsea and tactical resilience with James Garner and Jordan Pickford pivotal.
- Reuben highlights Garner earning an England call-up and Pickford's match-winning saves as a 'cheat code' for points.
How Moyes Keeps Punching Above Weight
- David Moyes' longevity is credited to adapting tactics and extracting overperformance from mid-table squads.
- Colin Millar and John McKenzie note Moyes' pragmatic, high-variance approach fits clubs like Everton and West Ham.