Mo Salah’s remarkable debut season with Liverpool has earned him a spot among adidas’ top players for the 2018 World Cup. This morning, the Egyptian forward was spotted training in his new X 18+ boots, adding to the excitement ahead of the summer tournament.

Designed to match the prowess of an Egyptian King, the laceless X 18+ is set to be officially launched before the World Cup kicks off, with Salah joining a growing list of adidas athletes seen sporting the sleek blackout design. It’s clear that Salah is enjoying every moment of his success, as evidenced by his joyful expression on the pitch.

In addition to Salah, Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino has also been seen sporting the next-generation Nemeziz 18+ boots in recent adidas preparations.

The X 18 will maintain its blackout appearance until adidas unveils the updated design around the UEFA Champions League Final in late May. This new iteration marks a significant departure from the previous X 17 model, featuring a streamlined, laceless silhouette crafted from a single-piece mesh/synthetic upper. The return of the iconic Three Stripes on the outer side of the boot adds a touch of nostalgia, reminiscent of the iconic F50 adizero.