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I could have been bigger than Salah, claims Liverpool star's former Basel team-mate

Mohamed Salah has become a global superstar at Liverpool, but his former FC Basel team-mate Raul Bobadilla claims he could have “had a bigger career” had he been as focused as the Egyptian.

Back in 2013, an Argentina-born frontman found himself turning out in Switzerland alongside a man destined for bigger and better things.

Salah’s career path has taken him to Anfield via Chelsea, Fiorentina and Roma, while Bobadilla is back in his homeland at Argentinos Juniors.

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The 31-year-old has led a rather nomadic existence, spending time in South America and Germany, with roots rarely put down for long.