José Mourinho, the manager of Turkish team Fenerbahçe, revealed new details about his relationship with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah during the latter's time at Chelsea. Mourinho explained that he was the one who made the decision to bring Salah to Chelsea, but he denied being the one who decided to sell him, clarifying that it was a decision made by the club’s management, not his personal choice.
Mourinho spoke about his relationship with Salah, emphasizing that it was very good. He added that he initially saw Salah as a "lost" player in the football world, as Salah was struggling to adapt at that time. Mourinho said, "I brought Salah to Chelsea, and when the club decided to sell him, that was not my decision."
Explaining the circumstances that led to Salah’s departure from Chelsea, Mourinho added: "Salah was at the beginning of his career and wanted to play every match, every minute. Even though I recognized his abilities, the team had many top players, and I couldn’t give him the opportunities he wanted." He also mentioned that Salah’s loan move to Fiorentina made sense as it provided him with a chance to play more regularly.
Mourinho dismissed rumors about his role in selling Salah, firmly stating that he was the one who brought the player to Chelsea but was not the one who made the decision to sell him. He clarified, "Everyone linked Salah’s departure to me, but the truth is that I was the one who bought him, and I wasn’t the one who decided to sell him."
Meanwhile, Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, revealed potential changes to the team lineup for the remaining matches of the season after the Reds secured the Premier League title. According to reports from "This is Anfield," Slot is focused on maintaining stability in the team’s lineup, despite aiming for victories in the remaining league matches.
Mohamed Salah continues to shine with Liverpool this season, remaining the top scorer in the Premier League. He is expected to start in Liverpool's upcoming match against Chelsea in the 35th round of the league.
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The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM, with Liverpool aiming to enhance their victories and finish the season with the best possible performance after winning the Premier League title.
As Liverpool continues its preparations, Mourinho is working on building his team at Fenerbahçe, hoping to regain his coaching glory in the Turkish league. Mourinho confirmed in his statements that he is still proud of his experience with Mohamed Salah, noting that he played a significant role in discovering the player's potential, who is now one of the best players in the world.
