Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Egyptian team and Liverpool, opened his heart to talk about his accomplishment journey with the “Reds”, stopping at the details of his strong friendship with Dutch defender Virgil van Dyck, and how this relationship was reflected on the team’s march on and outside the stadium.
How did the friendship of Mohamed Salah and Van Dyck start?
Salah explained that the rapprochement between them has started since Van Dyck joined Liverpool, saying: “Since the first day we have felt that we will do something special, I remember his goal against Everton and then our journey together to Dubai, and since that time we have become very close.” He stressed that this friendship lasted eight years based on mutual support and confidence.
Why is Salah to win the English Premier League as an unforgettable moment?
The Liverpool star revealed that the coronation of the Premier League title after the absence of thirty years was a major turning point, saying: “It was an incredible feeling, I do not think that my body would feel such a feeling again.” But he stressed at the same time that the Champions League title was for him to achieve childhood.
The scenes of the Champions League coronation from Salah’s point of view
Salah regained the memories of the painful defeat in the 2018 final, then returning to win the championship in 2019, noting that this proved the strong personality of the team: “We lost and then we went back to win, this is what made us remember as one of the greatest teams in the club’s history.” He emphasized that his embrace with Van Dyck after the coronation was a timeless moment for them.
How did Salah deal with the Corona crisis and renew his contract?
Salah touched on the period of the league’s stop because of the pandemic, saying: “We were confident of winning the title before the comment, but it was frustrated.” As for the renewal of his contract last season, he explained: “I entered the matches as if they were the last of me with Liverpool, I wanted to prove to the fans my loyalty to the club and be an example for the youth.”
What does Salah mean the legend title in Liverpool?
He concluded his speech by saying: “To be a legend in a club like Liverpool is exceptional, and reflects the size of the sacrifices I made, I am very grateful for everything I achieved here.”
