Samuel Eto'o has recalled how he gave Mohamed Salah a pep talk while the pair were at Chelsea in 2014.

The former Cameroon striker told Salah he would become a 'great player' after a poor performance at Stamford Bridge.

Having left Chelsea in 2016, Salah has emerged as a world-class player since joining Liverpool in 2017.

Samuel Eto'o (right) spent a season at Chelsea before moving to Everton

Eto'o told Alkasschannel: 'I hope that Salah remembers the day we were together in Stamford Bridge dressing room after he'd had a poor performance,' he told Qatar's Al Kass Sports Channel.

'I asked him to be patient and told him "you are a good player and you will become a great player".

While Eto'o believes Salah has become world class, he insisted that there is still more to come from the Egyptian.

Mohamed Salah has struck seven goals in 16 games this season after 44 in his debut campaign

Having scored 44 goals in his debut season for the Anfield side, Salah has yet to hit the same heights this season but has still netted seven times in 16 games.

Eto'o added: 'Salah has turned into that big player and will write his own story through persistence and strong desire.

'The whole thing depends on Salah himself, he has unbelievable skills and is currently performing at a top level that's allowing him to compete for Ballon d'Or.'