Is Liverpool's Salah the 'best in the world'? Real Madrid boss Ancelotti delivers verdict

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah recently made headlines for claiming that he's ahead of everyone else in his position. And now Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has delivered his verdict on the right winger's claim.

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Ahead of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, the Reds' star player Mohamed Salah hit the headlines recently when he claimed that he is the 'best player' in his position. The Los Blancos' manager Carlo Ancelotti has given his verdict on the right-winger's claim.

The Egyptian, who has enjoyed yet another prolific campaign, had netted 30 goals and racked up 16 assists across all competitions from 48 games. Salah's brilliant form has been one of the driving forces behind Liverpool's bid for an unprecedented quadruple.

"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," Salah told BeIN Sports.

And now Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has seconded the Liverpool star's claim, stating that Salah's assessment of himself was correct. "Salah has said that in his position he is the best in the world, and I think he is right. I agree with him. In his position, yes, he is the best in the world," the Italian said.

Salah is a right-winger by trade, and no player operating from that position boasts more than his goal-tally. The Egypt international is also Premier League's top goal-scorer with 22 strikes and leads the race for the Golden Boot this season.

A battle for the Ballon d'Or is also brewing between Salah and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who has been sensational this season. Both players will hope to lead their team to a European championship on May 28 at Stade de France, Paris.

The Los Blancos, who have already clinched their 35th record La Liga title, will face Cadiz on Sunday, while Liverpool will take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday.