Gerrard reveals private message he sent to Salah after fallout

Gerrard reveals message to Salah after fallout Following the winger’s public disagreement with Arne Slot earlier this season, Gerrard admitted he reached out directly to the Egyptian King. He said: “I spoke to him around that interview at the time and sort of said to him ‘don’t do what you’ve done and go under a cloud’. I spoke to him direct.

” That message feels significant now, especially with Salah confirming he will leave at the end of the season rather than forcing an earlier exit in January. The Liverpool legend also explained the wider context behind his thinking, stressing that legacy matters just as much as performances when it comes to players of Salah’s stature. Gerrard added: “You’ve been here for eight or nine years, you’ve come here and got this legacy.

Just go on your terms the right way. ” Why Gerrard believes Salah exit makes sense Interestingly, the former captain didn’t just focus on the emotional side, he also gave a clear footballing perspective on why this summer departure feels inevitable. He said: “I think it’s in everyone’s best interests.

I think the timing is right in my opinion. ” The Scouser has already spoken about how hard it will be to replace Mo , but it seems he agrees the correct time to leave is looming. That view comes after a season where the 33-year-old has found himself in and out of the team at times, something Gerrard admits can be difficult for any elite player to accept.