Fabio Cannavaro reveals admiration for Egypt legend Mohamed Salah

Italian football legend Fabio Cannavaro has praised Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, admitting he is fortunate not to have faced the forward during his playing career.

The 2006 Ballon d’Or winner made the remarks during an interview with Egyptian television channel On Sport, where he was asked whether Salah would have outperformed him had they played in the same era.

Cannavaro responded with a light-hearted but emphatic admission, acknowledging the Liverpool forward’s exceptional talent and ability to evade defenders.

“Salah is a great talent.. I’m lucky I didn’t play in the same era as him. And yes, about your question, he would have gotten over me by evading me too.”

Cannavaro recalls Salah’s rise in Italy

The former Italy defender also revealed that he had admired Salah since the Egyptian began making his mark in Italian football.

Cannavaro recalled watching the forward during his spells with Fiorentina and Roma in Serie A, before highlighting the progress he made under former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

“I admired him when I watched him play with Fiorentina and Roma in the Italian League, and he developed himself more and more under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool”.

Salah’s development from his early days in Italy to becoming one of the most recognised attacking players in modern football has earned him praise from figures across the game.

Egyptian star hailed among modern game’s best

Cannavaro went on to describe Salah as one of the leading forwards of the modern era, praising his development into a more complete and versatile player.

“He is one of the best strikers of the modern era,” he added in a comprehensive assessment of Salah’s career. He has become a multi-talented and complete footballer. He is one of the best offensive players in recent times.

The Italian legend concluded by expressing his admiration for the Egyptian’s progress and the opportunity to watch his performances.

“It is a pleasure to witness his great development and follow him on the field”.

Cannavaro’s comments add to the recognition Salah continues to receive from prominent figures in world football, underlining the Egyptian forward’s standing among the game’s leading attacking talents.