Mohamed Salah’s Final Message to Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has made a heartfelt and powerful statement to Liverpool manager Arne Slot and his teammates ahead of his final appearance for the club on Sunday. In what is expected to be the last match of his nine-year tenure at Anfield, Salah delivered a message that left no doubt about his expectations for the future.
Salah is set to conclude an extraordinary chapter in his career with Liverpool, where he has become the third-highest goalscorer in the club’s history with an impressive tally of 255 goals. Alongside Andy Robertson, Salah will be making his final appearance in a home game against Brentford at Anfield. Both players were honored with gifts at the Reds’ training ground before their farewell, with Slot addressing the pair and acknowledging their contributions.
The duo also gave personal speeches before their departure, with Salah expressing his emotions while trying to remain composed. “I don’t want to be emotional today, because tomorrow is going to be an emotional day,” Salah said. “But, I really appreciate every moment I’ve had at this club. I’ve had a great time with all of you, and it’s something I will take with me in the future, so thank you very much. Hopefully, I’ll see you soon again.”
After Robertson spoke, Salah quickly interjected with a final message for Slot and his team-mates. “Wait, one more thing I want to say,” he said. “Being in Liverpool, winning for Liverpool and winning games is the best thing that could happen to you. I think this is the best club in the world when you win something and the worst club in the world when you lose. So you better win next year.”
A Legacy of Excellence
Salah’s time at Liverpool has been marked by remarkable achievements. He led the Reds to the Premier League title in his first season, but the team has faced challenges in recent campaigns. Under Slot, the club has struggled with inconsistent performances, including early exits from the Champions League and FA Cup, as well as a fifth-place finish in the Premier League heading into the final day.
Salah’s recent social media post sparked controversy, as it appeared to critique Slot’s approach and call for a return to the aggressive style of play associated with former manager Jurgen Klopp. In the post, Salah expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance this season and emphasized the need for a return to the “heavy metal attacking team” that opponents feared.
“I have witnessed this club go from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions. It took hard work and I always did everything I could to help the club get there,” he wrote. “Nothing makes me prouder than that. Us crumbling to yet another defeat this season was very painful and not what our fans deserve. I want to see Liverpool go back to being the heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear and back to being a team that wins trophies. That is the football I know how to play and that is the identity that needs to be recovered and kept for good. It cannot be negotiable and everyone that joins this club should adapt to it. Winning some games here and there is not what Liverpool should be about. All teams win games.”
A Lasting Impact
Despite their differences this season, Slot has spoken highly of Salah, focusing on the impact the Egyptian star had during the 2021/22 campaign. “100 per cent last season, he said the most special thing I have won was last season’s Premier League title,” Slot said. “Now I can safely say that was the most special thing I have won in my life. So I will remember that and how important he was in that season for the club and as a result also for me with all the goals he scored.”
Salah’s legacy at Liverpool is undeniable, and his final message to the club reflects both his passion and high expectations. As he prepares to move on, his words serve as a reminder of the standards he helped set and the success that Liverpool is capable of achieving.
