Ex-Liverpool star spots impact of Mohamed Salah outburst on teammates in locker room

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A former Liverpool defender thinks that Mohamed Salah's comments at Leeds last weekend have actually pulled the squad closer together. The week leading up to Liverpool's win over Brighton on Saturday was dominated by talk over whether Salah would ever play for the club again following his chat with reporters in the Elland Road mixed zone.

Speaking on BBC's Final Score, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock suggested that Salah's comments might have actually had a positive effect on the squad. It is making sure that you know you're tough to beat." Meanwhile, Salah took to social media after the win to share footage of him being serenaded by Liverpool's supporters following the final whistle.

Salah will now jet off to link up with his Egypt teammates ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which will see him miss the remainder of Liverpool's games in 2025. Considering Salah's jovial mood after the game, it seems likely that he will return to the Liverpool squad for the second half of the season rather than seek an exit after the continental tournament – there was certainly no sense that he was waving good bye to Liverpool's fans for good after the final whistle.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.