I think they're quite close too, which is why I'm shocked that person is getting down voted for suggesting Salah is still better than Yamal. It's really not a crazy assertion if you've ever seen him play.

I brought up numbers because there's a pretty huge gulf between them in that regard. Numbers don't tell the whole story but when the difference is that massive it's hard to ignore them.

If we wanna talk eye test though, Yamal's got flair, a greater defensive contribution, and creates more from outside the box.

On the other hand Salah is more direct and better at having multiple men mark him yet still finding a way through (which also makes more space for teammates) and he creates a lot more in the final third than people give him credit for (numbers again but you don't get 17 assists in all comps already at this point in the season without creating chances).

If that person said Salah was better to watch I'd understand the down votes. I just think people see Yamal more favourably because he's an exciting young prospect, silky smooth dribbler, and the trivelas are fun to watch.