Mohamed Salah could not hide his amusement after being shown a heartfelt video message from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during an interview with Steven Gerrard on TNT Sport. The 33-year-old forward laughed particularly at Klopp's remark that working with him was 'a pleasure, not every minute but most of the time', referencing their occasional clashes.
Klopp, who is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, said in the video: 'It was an absolute honour to work with you. You remember when we came together, I said let's create a special story... I have that smile when I think of our time together.' Salah responded by praising Klopp's man-management, adding: 'He could manage a dressing room full of stars and keep everybody on their feet.'
Salah is also expected to depart Liverpool this summer as a club icon, though his farewell campaign was nearly cut short by injury. He collapsed clutching his leg last weekend, but the club and manager Arne Slot have confirmed the injury is minor. Slot said: 'He is always working incredibly hard to get back. We expect him back for the final part of the season, but not for Sunday.'
Salah himself told Gerrard he expects to return before the season's final match against Brentford. However, he will miss the trip to Old Trafford, where he has a remarkable scoring record against Manchester United. The Egyptian posted a picture of himself in training on Instagram, indicating his recovery is on track.
