Steven Gerrard 'knows' how Mohamed Salah feels after facing humiliating fate at PSG

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard knows all too well what Mohamed Salah was going through after the Egyptian was dropped by Arne Slot for the defeat to Paris Saint-GermainMohamed Salah was left on the bench for Liverpool's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain(Image: Getty Images)Steven Gerrard sympathized with Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian wasn’t called upon during Liverpool’s defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.Salah was left on the bench as the Reds fell to a 2-0 defeat in the French capital, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the second leg if they’re to earn a spot in the Champions League semi-final.Having endured a torrid game against Manchester City just a few days earlier, Salah was dropped from the starting line-up by Arne Slot, and although Liverpool was thoroughly outclassed, he wasn’t called upon to try and get anything out of the game.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard wants Liverpool to bring superstar back to Anfield after heroicsREAD MORE: Arne Slot explains why he didn't bring on Mohamed Salah against PSGThe decision of course comes after Salah announced he will be leaving the club this summer, meaning the Egyptian could have just eight games remaining for the Reds before he departs.Club legend Gerrard had particular sympathy for Salah missing out on what could turn out to be his final chance to play in the Champions League, having found himself in a similar position when he was dropped by Brendan Rodgers against Real Madrid back in 2014.“I’m sure he’ll be disappointed, this is the stage that Mo Salah loves and every player doesn’t want to miss out and be on the bench,” Gerrard told TNT Sports. “I’ve been there myself at the Bernabeu when I wasn’t selected to play, and it hurtsSteven Gerrard sympathized with Mohamed Salah after he was dropped against PSG(Image: Getty Images)“But you’ve got to use it as motivation and be ready when the manager calls upon you.

There’s a lot of football left to be played this season, there’s another game next week, there’s a game against Fulham, you just have to be ready when called upon.“But I know Mo Salah well enough to know that he’ll be hurting inside tonight not playing tonight.”Speaking after the game, Gerrard added: "[He’ll be] frustrated. He’ll be sitting there thinking he’d back himself to influence this game and improve proceedings, certainly from an attacking point of view.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

But credit to him because he’s just stayed behind there and done some extra running."In his mind he’s already got his mind on Fulham [whom Liverpool faces on Saturday] and he’s doing extra work, which shows the pro and the mentality that you’re dealing with."Liverpool.com says: After the performance against City, it did unfortunately make sense to drop Salah. Without the Egyptian though, there is significantly less firepower in the side.Hopefully he can still have a part to play in the second leg, and for the rest of the season, but it is sad seeing his Liverpool career ending this way.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCSteven GerrardMohamed Salah