Mo Salah admitted he had achieved everything he wanted to during his Liverpool career as he signed off this afternoon by being serenaded by the Kop.
Salah started the 1-1 draw with Brentford, despite his outburst against Arne Slot’s tactics last weekend, and played for 74 minutes before departing to a hero’s reception.
He was followed nine minutes later by Andy Robertson, who was also making his final appearance for the club.
They both returned at the final whistle with Salah shedding tears as Liverpool fans sung his name.
Standing alongside Robertson, he told Sky Sports: “I think I cried more than in my whole life. I’m not really an emotional guy. We lived our youth here, sharing everything from the beginning to the end. We put this club back where it belongs. He [Andy Robertson] is loved because he gives his all in the field. They love him for that.
“It’s tricky to leave Liverpool. He’s very important for the team and for that period of time we had. I’m really honoured to share a dressing room with him. He was there for the team. I am very blessed to share a dressing room with him.
“It’s life. I look back and wonder if I would have wanted more than I achieved. Not really. We won it all. We see the love from the fans and this is the most important thing for me.
“I will be far away from here. I will be emotional every time. I hope the team stays in the position, fighting for everything.”
Liverpool would have won more had it not been for Guardiola
Robertson added: “Emotionally drained. It’s been a busy week trying to keep your emotions in check and saying bye to those you need to say bye to.
“Pep Guardiola pushed us to new limits. We should have won more Premier Leagues if it wasn’t for that man.
“In years to come, we know we’re both welcome back to this football club. This is a big chapter in our book but it’s not the end. First and foremost, we have to switch off and focus on the World Cup. I know this is our family and we’ll be welcomed back.”
It has been a largely underwhelming season for Liverpool which started with the tragic death of Diogo Jota in a car accident in Spain.
Asked for his thoughts on the reception for Salah and Robertson, Slot said: “Brilliant as expected. Our fans always find a way of doing something special in beautiful moments and in special moments. There was a lot of singing for Diogo Jota today.”
We deserved Champions League place – Liverpool boss Slot
Liverpool finished fifth, securing a place in the Champions League.
Slot added: “We had chances to score more than one goal. We almost lost in the end and in the end, it was a draw.
“There are more habits I would like to get rid of. It’s not nice to concede a goal at any moment. Far too many times this season, when we are the better team, people fail to notice this because we don’t create many chances.
“Many times this season, we have been counter-attacked and conceded. We deserved to qualify for the Champions League. We’ve been in the top five for large parts of the season.”
