Istanbul, Turkey – Trabzonspor are preparing for a tough match against Hungarian side Ferencváros in the Europa League play-off round. This encounter holds special significance for Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, as he will be facing his former teammate Naby Keïta.
Trabzonspor secured their place in the play-off round after defeating Polish side Górnik Zabrze in the third qualifying round. They will now face Ferencváros in the final step towards qualifying for the Europa League.
Mohamed Salah meets Naby Keita again
The Turkish newspaper 61saat reported that the match will pit Mohamed Salah against his former Liverpool teammate, Naby Keita of Guinea. This encounter brings back memories of the years the two players shared at Anfield.
Salah and Keita played together at Liverpool for five seasons, ever since the Guinean midfielder joined the English club from RB Leipzig in 2018.
During their time together, the pair won numerous titles with Liverpool. These included the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup. They also won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita’s combined statistics
Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita have played together in 114 of the 129 matches the Guinean has made for Liverpool. The pair have also provided seven assists between them.
Salah provided 4 assists for Keita during their time playing together, while the Guinean midfielder responded by providing 3 assists for the Egyptian star.
Trabzonspor previously faced Ferencváros in the Europa League group stage. In that encounter, the Turkish team lost the first leg away from home, but then managed to win the second leg at home.
The Ferencváros vs. Trabzonspor match is generating significant interest, given the Hungarian team’s large fan base. Furthermore, the reunion of Salah with his former teammate adds further intrigue to the battle for Europa League qualification.
