I grew up watching Mo Salah and now as a Hearts player I have no fear of Trabzonspor superstar

James Wilson has already been sickened once by the Liverpool legend - while watching from the stands…

By Scott Burns · Daily Record

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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James Wilson insists he has no fear facing Mohamed Salah when Hearts play Trabzonspor.
Wilson previously watched from the Anfield stands as Salah scored twice during Liverpool's 7-0 win over Manchester United.
Hearts and manager Wouter Vrancken are looking to bounce back from a recent 7-0 defeat against Celtic.

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Hearts forward James Wilson says he has no fear ahead of facing Mohamed Salah and Trabzonspor in the UEFA Conference League group stage. Wilson, a Manchester United fan, previously witnessed Salah score twice against his team in a 7-0 Liverpool victory from the stands at Anfield three years ago.

The teenager and manager Wouter Vrancken are seeking a positive European response after Hearts suffered a heavy 7-0 defeat to Celtic. The Turkish side also features midfielder Fabinho, while Wilson is aiming to build on his European experience and maintain his starting role following a recent loan stint with Tottenham Hotspur.

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I grew up watching Mo Salah and now as a Hearts player I have no fear of Trabzonspor superstar

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