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Graeme Souness: Mohamed Salah is the most selfish player I’ve ever witnessed

Salah will be leaving Liverpool for Saudi Pro League, adds former Reds midfielder

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Graeme Souness Slams Liverpool Legend Following Title Race Implications

In the latest episode of William Hill‘s podcast, Three Up Front, football legend Graeme Souness discussed the ongoing situation with Liverpool’s star player, Mohamed Salah. Here are some detailed thoughts on Souness’s comments and the broader implications for Salah and Liverpool.

Salah’s Future: Between Ambition and Team Dynamics

Graeme Souness, speaking to William Hill, emphasized Salah’s immense self-regard and his frustrations with recent game decisions, particularly not starting against West Ham. “He no doubt has an exceptionally large opinion of himself,” noted Souness, attributing the confrontation between Salah and Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to Salah’s reaction to being benched until the final minutes. This incident paints a vivid picture of the strains that can emerge even within successful teams when star players feel underutilized.

Selfishness as a Double-Edged Sword

Souness boldly labelled Mohamed Salah as “the most selfish player” he has ever seen. This selfishness, according to Souness, manifests whenever Salah is substituted off, especially when he is close to scoring additional goals. “Even prior to that game, whenever Klopp takes him off, he is never happy about it. That is what you want from your players, if you take them off on two goals, they should want to stay on to score a third,” Souness explained. While this trait can be seen as a mark of a highly competitive athlete, it also raises questions about teamwork and harmony within the squad.

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Impact on Liverpool’s Strategy

Salah’s potential move could reshape Liverpool’s attacking strategy. Souness speculates that Salah might soon depart for the Saudi Pro League, where he would undoubtedly be a marquee player. “He has been fabulous for Liverpool, but if he leaves to the Saudi Pro League then he’ll be the biggest star in that part of the world,” said Souness. Such a move would not only affect Liverpool’s on-field capabilities but could also shift their transfer and tactical priorities.

Fitting into Other Premier League Giants

Despite the speculation around his future, Salah’s quality remains undisputed, with Souness asserting that Salah would still be a valuable asset to top Premier League clubs. “I think he still gets into the Arsenal team and certainly would’ve gotten into the Manchester City team over the past five years,” he stated. This underlines Salah’s high level of performance and his ability to influence games, a trait that any team would desire.

As the narrative around Mohamed Salah’s future unfolds, it’s clear that his journey at Liverpool has been nothing short of spectacular. His goals have significantly impacted Liverpool’s successes. However, the evolving dynamics between him and the management might pave the way for his next chapter in football. Whether this will lead to a transfer or a resolution within Liverpool remains a topic of keen interest to fans and analysts alike. Whatever the outcome, Salah’s legacy at Liverpool and his future prospects will continue to be a focal point in the world of football.