Ex-Liverpool star shares bold Mohamed Salah prediction after legends game
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCThe former Liverpool star was speaking after he impressed in the club's legends game against Dortmund, with Babel providing the assist for Thiago's opening goal of the gameRyan Babel spoke after Liverpool's legends game against DortmundEx-Liverpool winger Ryan Babel believes Mohamed Salah’s greatness will not be fully appreciated until his time at the club comes to an end this summer.The Egyptian confirmed earlier this week that he plans to leave the Reds at the end of the season. He was still a major talking point after the game, with Babel, an ex-Reds winger, asked about the impact Salah has made on Merseyside.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool promise after returning for legends game vs DortmundREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah breaks silence with poignant post following Liverpool exit announcement“I think we have to be very appreciative and grateful for what he has done for the club,” the Dutchman told reporters.“I think it will be really felt once he is not here anymore.
In the moment, we tend to forget really quick, but I think what he's done for us is unbelievable.”Babel joined Liverpool from Ajax in 2007 and went on to play 146 times for the club. After an initially bright start, he struggled to maintain that impact over the subsequent years and ultimately left the club after three and a half years.Frimpong has endured a mixed start to his Liverpool career(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Dutch players were at a premium during his time at Anfield, but now under Arne Slot’s guidance, Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands squad is made up of four Liverpool stars.Jeremie Frimpong is among them.
But the 39-year-old hopes Frimpong will make an even greater impact at Liverpool in the coming years.“For his first season, I think he's doing okay. So I think for his first season he's been quite well.”“I believe in the second season, he understands the culture and club is about and then he can fully focus on his performance.”On the legends’ game, Babel added: “It’s always a special feeling to be invited back.“I feel like there's no community like Liverpool.