Former Egypt boss Hassan Shehata has warned Liverpool star Mohamed Salah that he risks being left in Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow if the attacker joins Real Madrid, reports the Daily Star.

What’s the word?

When Salah arrived at Anfield from Roma last summer, there were question marks due to his previous failings at Chelsea.

However, the 25-year-old has proven all critics wrong by scoring 38 goals in all competitions so far for the Merseyside outfit.

Almost like clockwork, rumours of possible interest from European giants have emerged, and now former Egypt boss Shehata has had his say.

According to the Daily Star, Shehata told Egyptian TV: 

“He did great job this year with Liverpool. He can either leave for Barcelona or Real Madrid, or he can stay with Liverpool. It is up to him, but I think he should play for the team who will always let him play. Salah is the biggest star with Liverpool, but with Real Madrid he will under the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo.

“That’s what made Neymar leave Barcelona, because he wanted to be out of Lionel Messi’s shadow. Salah should think very well before he leaves Liverpool and get advice from trustworthy professional people, then he will take the best decision for himself.”

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Does he have a point?

The majority of top footballers see playing for the likes of Madrid and Barcelona the pinnacle of a career.

Salah has reached a point in his evolution that could warrant him a move to one of those clubs, but Sheheta is right in that the Egyptian could struggle to be the main man.

With Ronaldo and Lionel Messi still dominating at their respective clubs, it would be tough for Salah to steal the spotlight.

At Liverpool, the attacker is the star and he will continue to be as long as he keeps thriving alongside Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

Salah is only in his first season at Liverpool, so it would be too premature to jump ship, but if he fails to win silverware in the coming campaigns, then his head could get turned.