Back to the Liverpool Newsfeed

Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman wary of the return of Mohamed Salah ahead of Champions League tie and admits club have a special plan: 'I hope he loses confidence against us'

Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has admitted he is wary about facing his former team-mate Mohamed Salah, given how prolific the Egyptian has become this season.

Salah has surpassed all expectations on Merseyside and is toppling different records as the weeks pass by.

Liverpool have rocketed to the latter stages of the Champions League as a result, where Salah will now be tasked with breaking the hearts of his former employers if the Reds are to reach another European final.

Kevin Strootman admits Roma are wary of facing Mohamed Salah again, but have a plan
Kevin Strootman admits Roma are wary of facing Mohamed Salah again, but have a plan
Strootman was a team-mate of Salah at Roma and recognised the talent of the forward
Strootman was a team-mate of Salah at Roma and recognised the talent of the forward

Speaking recently as the crunch tie looms, Strootman has outlined his reservations about coming face to face with Salah once more.