Alexander Frei has spoken of playing with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah at FC Basle.
When he first arrived at FCB, Salah earned himself the unwanted nickname of 'Chance Killer' on account of his wayward finishing.
But Frei revealed to World Soccer: “When he arrived he was clearly a great talent but was very cavalier.
"There wasn't much in the way of pattern to his play.
“I put him on special shooting sessions and it did make him more effective in front of goal. I know he appreciated it.
“What we quickly noticed was his desire to do the necessary work. Every day he was prepared to put in the hard yards before and after training. On the pitch he was quiet, though he was very open to new ideas.
“I'm not surprised he has since gone on to attain world-class status. He was unbelievably quick and now he has added structure to his attacking game.
“From his time in Italy with Fiorentina and Roma, he's gained a lot of tactical knowledge. And there's no question that the rapid transition football of Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp was made for him."
Source: tribalfootball.com