Salah Unfiltered: Rooted Beginnings, Family Fuel, and the Phone Silence After Rough Games
15 October 2025
From Cairo to the Premier League: Salah’s Humble Beginnings
Mohamed Salah has opened up about the hardest moments of his career and the unwavering support from his father that fueled his rise.
In an interview on the official Liverpool site, he recalls traveling four and a half hours each way to play in Cairo as a child, fighting to break into the starting XI, and asking himself why he persevered.
A Family Anchor and a No Phone Rule
He explains that his father urged him to keep going and focus on the bigger picture. He also reveals his habit of avoiding his phone after poor performances, preferring to learn from the moment and move forward.
He adds that challenging himself and continuing to work, especially for his kids, helps him stay grounded.
Achievements and a Challenging Season
Salah highlights his career milestones—two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, an FA Cup, three League Cups, the Community Shield, and Swiss league titles—along with guiding Egypt to the 2026 World Cup.
He discusses a difficult 2025-26 season and how Liverpool’s tactical changes after Trent Alexander-Arnold left affected him, yet creativity remains even as the numbers dip.
He ends with gratitude and a reminder that love for football carries him forward, citing memorable assists to Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak as examples of his craft.
Punchlines: If patience were a stat, Salah would lead the league. And if your phone complains after a bad game, tell it to take a seat on the bench too.
