One of Mohamed Salah’s four footballing heroes is the great ex-teammate

Among the four previous players named by Mohamed Salah as sources of motivation is Francesco Totti, who played with him at Roma.

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Thanks in large part to his Premier League heroics, the Liverpool player has become one of the modern greats. He was a fan of many of the legendary players from his generation who played throughout his formative years.

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One of his idols was Francesco Totti, and he got the chance to play with the World Cup champion at one point. When the Italian played with Salah at Roma, he was in his latter years.

Salah entered the game after Zinedine Zidane and the legendary Ronaldo of Brazil had retired. Like Cristiano Ronaldo, they all won the Ballon d’Or at some point in their careers. The Egyptian took motivation from his goal-scoring heroics and has been just as prolific throughout his career.A few of his favorite greats from the past include Zinedine Zidane, Francesco Totti, and Ronaldo of Brazil, whom he spoke highly of on Liverpool’s official YouTube page. These people, I’ve watched them for a long time, and all they do is play the game.

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“Cristiano was also the one who encouraged me to play more in Europe; his self-sacrifice and dedication to the sport are mind-boggling. Everything, including his numbers, is visible.

When I was younger, I used to admire these guys and fantasize about playing a game with them or becoming just like them. I was fortunate enough to play for two years in Rome with Gianluca Totti. I simply adored it; it was a fantastic experience. To be honest, his technique was absolutely mind-blowing, and he was tremendous. Also a really kind guy.When Salah moved from Roma to Liverpool in 2017, Totti said he had become “a player that changes any game it at any time” because of his meteoric rise to prominence.

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The fact that Salah has won the Premier League and the Champions League while playing for Liverpool is proof of his quality. He is currently pursuing any and all trophies that may be available to him in what may be his last season with Liverpool.

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“Win it all,” he declared when asked about his goals at Anfield. Because I put forth so much effort every day, I despise the thought of being considered an underdog. Nope. Our team is second to none, if not the greatest in the world. You can find players who are among the world’s best at their respective positions. So, why don’t we come out on top? This city and this club must constantly stand up for what they believe in.