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Freiburg's Jordy Makengo Recalls Marking Mohamed Salah: 'I Always Used to Play as Him on PlayStation!'

Freiburg's Jordy Makengo Recalls Marking Mohamed Salah: 'I Always Used to Play as Him on PlayStation!'
World Sports · 09:51:16 - Thursday, 12 November 2026

Freiburg defender Jordy Makengo has revealed his childhood admiration for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah ahead of their encounter on the pitch. The young French defender told reporters that he used to emulate the Egyptian forward while playing video games. "I always used to play as him on PlayStation!" Makengo said, reflecting on the surreal experience of marking his virtual idol in real life.

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