In a surprising and heartfelt interview this week, former Liverpool star Sadio Mané opened up about the recent dip in form of his close friend and former attacking partner Mohamed Salah. With fans, pundits, and analysts debating what has gone wrong for the Egyptian forward, Mané decided to share his perspective on what Salah is currently facing.
Speaking from his training camp, Mané revealed that Salah’s struggles are not about ability—but about pressure, fatigue, and the weight of expectations.
> “People forget Mo is human. He has carried Liverpool for years,” Mané said.
“Every season, the team looks up to him to deliver. When you do that for so long, you eventually feel the pressure.”
According to Mané, Salah has faced an overload of responsibilities both on and off the pitch. From the demands of leading Liverpool’s attack to national team duties with Egypt, the workload has been enormous.
> “He plays almost every game, every minute. Fans only see the goals, but they don’t see the exhaustion,” Mané added.
“Mo pushes himself too hard. Sometimes you need to breathe.”
Mané believes that Salah’s dip in form is temporary and insists the winger will return even stronger once he regains rhythm and peace of mind.
> “Everyone goes through difficult moments—me, Mo, everyone,” he said.
“But knowing Mo, he will fight back. He’s too mentally strong to stay down.”
The Senegalese forward also dismissed talk that Salah’s best years are behind him, calling such claims “disrespectful.”
> “Mo is still one of the best in the world. One quiet spell doesn’t change that,” Mané concluded.
“He just needs support, not criticism.”
As Liverpool continues to navigate their season, Mané’s words offer a rare glimpse into the personal challenges top players face behind the spotlight. And for Salah, the message from his former teammate is clear: the storm will pass, and the goals will return.
