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'I know exactly when Mo Salah should leave Liverpool - I broke all the records too'

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A Liverpool legend has told Mohamed Salah when it is time to quit Anfield. (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool legend Ian Rush once claimed that Mohamed Salah should only consider leaving the Reds when he's no longer a regular starter.



Read our Privacy PolicySlot also chose to exclude the forward from the starting line-up in the subsequent game against Sunderland, marking only the second time in his nine seasons at Anfield that Salah has been left out of the starting team for two consecutive matches.This could spell trouble for Salah's future at Anfield, especially considering Rush's previous assertion that the star should only depart Liverpool when he's no longer a first-team regular.Rush, who left Liverpool for Leeds in 1996, reflected on his own experience at the club. The 64-year-old, who was Liverpool's all-time leading scorer at the time, discussed knowing when it was time to seek pastures new.Rush explained: "I left because I wasn't playing regularly.

I was enjoying my football and that's the reason why I went to Leeds."Mohamed Salah with Ian Rush. But Mo's not even got to that stage yet so no, there's not really any reason for him to go yet."Salah was displaying no indication of decline when Rush offered those remarks.His last campaign proved vital as Liverpool secured the title.Indeed, there were serious fears he might reject a fresh contract and depart as a free agent at the season's conclusion following Saudi Pro League interest.He eventually ended months of uncertainty in April 2025 by penning a new two-year agreement, tying him to the club until 2027.Nevertheless, given his marked deterioration and Liverpool's current woes, the striker may well follow another Anfield legend's advice and depart at the campaign's end with dignity intact.