Mohamed Salah is widely acknowledged as one of the finest players in Premier League history, and at 33 years old, the Egyptian winger continues to perform at a high level.
Under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool has shown impressive form this season, with the former Roma and Fiorentina player remaining a significant attacking force for the Reds.
He ranks as the fifth highest goal-scorer in the league’s history and is likely to ascend further on that list before his tenure at Anfield concludes.
Fans of the Merseyside club have developed a deep admiration for the individual affectionately referred to as the ‘Egyptian King’, with club legends also praising the dynamic wide player.
Steven Gerrard – arguably the greatest player in the club’s history – has previously expressed high regard for the Reds’ all-time leading Premier League scorer (according to The Daily Mail): “I believe he will be one of those players that we will all come to appreciate even more when the time eventually arrives for him to depart.”
While Gerrard undoubtedly admires Salah, several former players who have donned the iconic red jersey have also expressed their praise for the Egyptian international.
For instance, Graeme Souness had some rather pointed remarks regarding Salah after the 32-year-old’s notorious touchline altercation with Jurgen Klopp during the match against West Ham United last season.
The then-manager Klopp had chosen not to include the Egyptian winger in the squad for the trip to the London Stadium, as the Reds sought to hold on to their dwindling hopes of winning the Premier League title.
When he eventually called upon his prolific goalscorer, the German manager was observed having a discussion with the player at the sideline prior to his entry onto the field.
Souness – who made 359 appearances for the club – did not shy away from sharing his views on the matter during an episode of William Hill’s Three Up Front podcast.
The Scottish midfielder-turned-analyst stated: “He undoubtedly possesses a significantly inflated opinion of himself, and he must have felt frustrated about not starting the match against West Ham last week.
I believe the incident with Jurgen Klopp was more about Salah’s reaction to being substituted in with only 10 minutes remaining – it was more about Salah than it was about Klopp in that exchange.