Trent Alexander-Arnold utters his true feelings on Mohamed Salah as exit looms

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His departure will see him ranked as the club's third-highest scorer of all time, cementing his legacy as a genuine icon.This sentiment is echoed by former colleague Alexander-Arnold, who departed for Real Madrid last summer.The right-back joined numerous prominent figures, including Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, and Declan Rice, in paying tribute to Salah through Sky Sports before his summer departure.Salah and Alexander-Arnold were teammates at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)In his brief video statement, Alexander-Arnold boldly placed Salah alongside Liverpool legend Gerrard among his personal Anfield greats. 1 spot now, for sure."Alexander-Arnold and Salah forged a close bond, featuring in 319 fixtures together for Liverpool while building a remarkable understanding on and off the pitch.Salah defended the Real Madrid player last year when he faced criticism after announcing his departure from his boyhood club on a free transfer — a decision that drew jeers from Liverpool supporters."I think somehow the fans were being harsh with him," Salah told Sky Sports at the time.

"I think he didn't deserve it at the time; he deserved the fans to treat him the best way possible because he gave it all to the fans."We shouldn't act this way with anyone who always appreciates the people who came here even for six months. I hope that will change in the next game because he deserves the farewell.""He is the only person that I cried for when he left the club.

I cried with his mum, Me, him and his mum. I was crying," Salah disclosed more recently.The Egyptian forward also confirmed when questioned about missing Alexander-Arnold: "I do miss him.