Former Premier League and Egyptian football icon, Mido, has stirred controversy with a recent taunt directed at Mohamed Salah, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Liverpool following a hamstring injury sustained during the African Cup of Nations group stage clash against Ghana.
Salah, a pivotal figure for both Liverpool and the Egyptian national team, is diligently working towards regaining full fitness, with his injury forcing an early exit from the continental tournament.
A snapshot circulating on social media captures the Liverpool forward engaged in stretching exercises at the club’s training base.
Mido took to Twitter to express his views on Salah’s rehabilitation methods, stating, “Oh, these exercises are so dirty and rigid, it is difficult to do them except in Liverpool.”
The remark from the former Premier League star has ignited discussions among football enthusiasts, with opinions divided on the appropriateness of the comment.
The Egyptian forward’s decision to return to Liverpool for rehabilitation has not gone unnoticed, and it has drawn criticism from both fans and pundits in Egypt.
There is a sentiment of dissatisfaction among some quarters who believe that Salah could have undergone treatment for his injury within the national team camp during the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
The debate around Salah’s departure from the tournament and the subsequent choice of rehabilitation location has become a focal point of discussion within football circles.
As Egypt progresses through the latter stages of the competition, the absence of their star player is keenly felt, and questions linger about the impact on the team’s performance without the prolific Liverpool forward.
Salah’s commitment to regaining fitness for both club and country remains a subject of scrutiny, with the broader football community closely monitoring his recovery process and the potential implications for Liverpool’s title race and Egypt’s aspirations in the Africa Cup of Nations.
