Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has publicly defended Mohamed Salah, emphasising that he holds no grudges against the Egyptian forward's decision to leave the Merseyside club before the end of his contract. The forward exited Anfield a year early after a protracted dispute with former manager Arne Slot.
In an interview with Sport Bible, the former Reds captain openly supported the Egyptian winger, who departed the club in August following disagreements with ex-boss Arne Slot.
I don’t think every player necessarily has to end their career at the club where they shone for so long.
I believe that at later stages of a career, it’s important to continue enjoying football; a coach’s recognition and being a regular starter are vital.
Gerrard also drew parallels with his own departure from Liverpool in 2015 under Brendan Rodgers, stressing that seasoned veterans need to feel valued.
Mohamed Salah left the Merseysiders as the club's third all-time top scorer with 257 goals, making a surprising move to Turkish side Trabzonspor as a free agent in August.
