Ghana's Mohammed Salisu Shines as AS Monaco Thump Barcelona to Claim Joan Gamper Trophy
- Mohammed Salisu produced a strong display as AS Monaco defeated Barcelona on August 12, 2024
- The Ghanaian defender excelled at the heart of French giants' defence in the Joan Gamper Trophy match
- Salisu, who joined AS Monaco last summer, is hoping for a better season in their upcoming campaign
Black Stars defender Mohammed Salisu was superb form for AS Monaco during their final pre-season game against Barcelona.
The Joan Gamper Trophy game on August 12, 2024 saw the French outfit stroll to a 3-0 victory at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Salisu was immense on defence as Monaco kept a clean sheet by neutralising both Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
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Later in the game, Euro 2024 winner with Spain, Lamine Yamal came on but could not find a way past the strong Salisu, per Barcelona's official website.
After a barren first half, Monaco's Senegalese summer signing Lamine Camara broke the deadlock five minutes into the second half before Breel Embolo doubled the scores even minutes later.
Christian Mawissa completed victory late in the match, as reported by ESPN.
The victory means AS Monaco heads into the Ligue 1 season high in confidence and with a realistic chance of competing with Paris Saint-Germain for the title.
Meanwhile, Salisu had his first complete pre-season with the club after arriving with a knock last summer from Southampton.
Salisu extols Yamal's qualities
The former Real Valladolid defender was full of praise for Yamal after his success with Spain at the European championship in Germany last month.
“Yes, I think everyone was surprised because he is a young player. He is 16-17 years old and at that age, when you play this kind of football, it is a bit of a surprise for everyone. I think he has a great future and he is a great player," he told Mundo Deportivo, as quoted by Pulse.
Salisu ready for Lamine Yamal challenge
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Salisu was preparing with AS Monaco ahead of the new season coming up in France.
Salisu, who enjoyed a good pre-season, rounded off preparations with a game against Barcelona on Monday evening.
The Catalan giants welcomed the Ligue 1 team to the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys for the Joan Gamper Trophy.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
