Mohammed Salisu Shines for Monaco as Pogba Hails His Dominant Display Against Galatasaray

AS Monaco’s defensive partnership is growing stronger each week — and this time, Mohammed Salisu and Paul Pogba have given fans another moment to talk about. Pogba, who has openly praised Salisu in recent weeks, was full of excitement once again after the Ghanaian defender delivered a top-class performance against Galatasaray.

Salisu started and finished the full match, commanding Monaco’s backline with authority, calmness, and intelligent positioning. His numbers on the night reflected a complete defensive masterclass:

Mohammed Salisu vs Galatasaray

• 90 minutes played

• 40 touches

• 22/29 passes completed

• 8 clearances

• 3 aerial duels won

• 2 ground duels won

• 1 shot blocked

• 1/1 tackles won

Salisu finished with a 7.7 rating, the second-highest among all defenders in the match — a testament to his growing influence in the Monaco setup.

After the final whistle, Pogba was visibly thrilled, applauding Salisu’s consistency and composure. Their chemistry on and off the field has become one of Monaco’s brightest positives this season, with supporters already calling them one of the club’s most exciting duos.

For Ghana, Salisu’s evolving confidence at club level is welcome news as he continues to build momentum ahead of future national team duties.