Hamdi Nooh, a former coach at Egyptian Premier League side El-Mokawloon, is credited with discovering Liverpool forward and national icon Mo Salah on a scouting mission and was the Egypt captain’s first manager after he signed a professional contract in 2010. Hamdi speaks to AS about his friend and protégé ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
What was Salah like as a kid?
I first got to know him when he was 14 years old and he was strong physically and mentally. These qualities helped him to become a very fast player with and without the ball. Off the pitch he was polite and respectable.
Did you assume him to go as a ways as he has?
He tended to pay attention on the nice aspects, but he additionally labored hard to improve on his weaker factors to turn out to be a higher participant. He lived an extended way from the training ground and he had to make a large effort to get there each day.
It’s curious that Salah started out as a full returned…
Exactly! Salah was the left again for my group, he turned into the quickest player. He used to apply his speed to score desires but he additionally related up properly along with his teammate, particularly with Mohamed Adel Abo Hatab. They played definitely nicely together and Salah supplied lots of assists for him to be the side’s pinnacle scorer years going for walks with 25-30 desires in keeping with season. He also played with Mohamed Elneny, who is now at Arsenal.
Do you observed he'll go away Liverpool?
Yes, he might imagine about leaving Liverpool if a higher offer comes in, however that’s just my own opinion. He’s unique and his circle of relatives approach the whole lot to him.
Salah has said he would love to play in Spain. Do you believe you studied Madrid or Barcelona might in shape him higher?
I can’t bet at that. I enjoy looking Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich but my heart is constantly wherever Salah is. In any case, I’ll be very satisfied if he goes to a Spanish membership. Spanish soccer is my preferred.
Could you see him gambling with Hazard at Madrid?
Absolutely! Hazard is one of the first-class gamers within the world along side Messi. If Salah joined Madrid or Barcelona he might convey plenty to both team because he may be gambling with gamers who had been born to be on the ball.
Do you observed Salah has forgotten about Sergio Ramos’ tackle?
Salah will in no way overlook the incident with Ramos. I cried at that second because he become so distraught and irritated. It was such an critical sport for him after a awesome season.
How did Salah experience about it?
He desired to hold on gambling because he could be very professional, but it was impossible. He is the sort of player who behaves impeccably and evokes people and he acquired a number of help afterwards.
Do you observed Madrid or Liverpool are favourites?
I suppose both Madrid and Liverpool are of the pleasant sides in the international and there isn’t a good deal to select between them. They have the first-class players in the international and I love watching their video games. I’m keen on each however in this situation I want Salah to score and win.
How do human beings in Egypt enjoy Salah’s fits?
People constantly have a good time Liverpool dreams and that they pray loads for Salah. He has come to be a countrywide icon who represents the entire us of a and all and sundry supports him in every game he plays.
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