Mohamed Salah guarded his words with the same care he has shown across a high-profile Liverpool career, but his interview with Steven Gerrard for TNT Sports delivered several clear signals about his future.<\/p>\n
Salah revealed a private January meeting with Gerrard that shaped his thinking at a turbulent point. \u201cPeople didn\u2019t know you came to my house, we had a good conversation,\u201d Salah revealed, inspiring a bashful smirk from Gerrard. \u201cYou said your opinion and I really appreciate it. I am glad I am leaving now through the big door.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is something you mentioned to me, just leave on your terms, I still remember those words. I am happy about it. Everything that is going on this season makes me think, \u2018No it\u2019s time to go.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
On what comes next away from Liverpool, the 33-year-old remained undecided but emphatic about his condition. \u201cHonestly physically I feel I have a lot to give,\u201d he said, then added: \u201cI played many games this season. I haven\u2019t decided what I am going to do yet, I have a lot of good options. Physically I feel fine, I feel what I did over the years paid off, I feel good.\u201d<\/p>\n
He was equally forthright about fitness. \u201cI feel good, body wise I feel all right,\u201d Salah insisted. \u201cLast season I had this incredible season, I think I have a lot to give and I will see what is the best for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Salah acknowledged interest from a range of suitors, from Saudi Arabia to MLS, while leaving open whether a European elite side will match his view of his own fitness.<\/p>\n
Injury and availability were discussed. The forward damaged his hamstring at the end of April, ruling him out of the trip to Man Utd and possibly the Chelsea game, but he left room for a return later in the month. When Gerrard suggested he might miss the final weekend, Salah replied: \u201cYeah, yeah, for sure.\u201d He added: \u201cThe injury is fine,\u201d he explained. \u201cProbably it will be before that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Salah also responded to a message from J\u00fcrgen Klopp with a light jab. \u201cI was so happy last year that I win the Premier League ,\u201d the top-flight champion smiled, \u201cthen I can tell him that, \u2018I have two Premier Leagues and you have one.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Remaining fixtures cited in the interview were: Sunday, May 3 v Man Utd (Old Trafford); Saturday, May 9 v Chelsea (Anfield); Sunday, May 17 v Aston Villa (Villa Park); Sunday, May 24 v Brentford (Anfield).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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