Mohamed Salah confesses about his bond with Sadio Mane following speculations of tension between Liverpool teammates
Sparky Tales: Mohamed Salah finally confirms the frosty bond with teammate Sadio Mane
In a candid chat, Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah admitted there was a certain tension between himself and Senegalese teammate Sadio Mane during their stint together at Liverpool. Despite their prolific partnership on the pitch, the two were not as close off it, due to their fierce competitiveness[1].
The trio of Salah, Mane, and Roberto Firmino made history, helping Liverpool win back-to-back Premier League and Champions League titles. Their numbers speak for themselves – from 2017 to 2022, they combined for a whopping 338 goals, with Salah leading the pack with 156[2].
However, their camaraderie was not as seamless off the pitch. Statistics show that they provided 18 assists for each other, but their professionalism never wavered[1]. Their spectacular link-ups on the pitch were unforgettable, such as the ones that brought Liverpool numerous trophies[2].
But trouble brewed under the surface. The tension became increasingly apparent in the latter part of Mane's Liverpool career. One infamous incident occurred during the 2019/20 title-winning season, when a heated argument ensued following a 3-0 win over Burnley. Mane was furious at Salah for choosing to go for a goal instead of passing to him for a potentially clearer shot, which led to James Milner intervening to calm the situation[1].
As the years passed, rumors swirled about Salah's perceived selfishness and Mane's festering resentment. However, Salah has made it clear that he couldn't care less about such opinions, as long as they are within reason[1]. He even pointed out that he provided the most assists for Mane during their time together, despite any ill feelings that circulated.
In the end, Mane left Liverpool for Bayern Munich in 2022, but his stay was short-lived. After a dressing-room altercation with teammate Leroy Sane, he made the surprising move to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League[1]. The two Liverpool legends have formed a friendship in the Middle East and continue to make a mark in the league[1].
[1] Base Article
[2] LeDevoir – The goal-scoring trio: Liverpool's Firmino, Mane, and Salah [Acccessed 13th April, 2023]
- Mohamed Salah's admission of a tense relationship with Sadio Mane, despite their on-field partnership and combined goal-scoring prowess in the Premier League and Champions League, has brought certain facts about their bond into the forefront.
- The transfer of Sadio Mane from Liverpool to Bayern Munich in 2022 marked an end to their shared history in the Premier League, but it didn't lessen the impact they had on European football leagues together.
- Off the pitch, their camaraderie was not as smooth, asStats show that they provided 18 assists for each other, but their professionalism never wavered, even amidst the frosty relationship.
- Rightly or wrongly, rumors of Salah's perceived selfishness and Mane's festering resentment have long circulated amongst football enthusiasts, but Salah has made it clear that he's indifferent to such opinions, as long as they are fair.
- It's a fact that Salah provided the most assists for Mane during their time together in the Premier League, indicating a form of on-field respect between the two teammates.
- Premier League partnerships are often closely examined, and the one between Mane and Salah stands out, despite the reported tension that existed between them.
- In the Middle East, the former Liverpool teammates Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo have formed new partnerships, showcasing their ongoing impact in sports and football, beyond their days at Liverpool.
