Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger thinks that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has immense potential but only one thing is holding him back: his selfishness with scoring goals.

The ex-Gunners boss hinted last week that he is considering a return to the international arena in a managerial capacity.

He also commented that the 27-year-old Egyptian footballer has the talent to be on par with Barcelona superstar Messi; provided he thinks more with his head and not his feet in front of the goal.

Wenger said: “He must still find the consistency of Messi … Salah is a bit obsessed now by finishing by himself so that’s a dimension he’ll get certainly when he gets a little bit older. To find the moment when you have to give the ball and when you have to finish.”

Liverpool enjoyed a 3-0 win over Burnley last Saturday, 31 August, but criticism was aimed at Salah for not passing to Sadio Mane in the second half, despite the latter being in a better position to attack.