Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is full of praise for Mohamed Salah.

Roma will face Al Ahly on Friday.

“Having worked with Salah, I can say that we could do with another 4-5 players like him in the squad," said Spalletti. “I followed Egyptian football a little bit and saw a few games, in December we used to train here with Zenit St Petersburg.

“I couldn't name a single good player here, there are several quality footballers. My friend Walter Zenga keeps me up to date on situations. They play good and speedy football, they have the right qualities for Italian football

“In every game you try and give your best. Against opponents of this level we risk looking bad if we don't play seriously. I'll try fielding a strong formation, though there's going to be some turnover."