‘More than a teammate’ – Robertson’s emotional tribute to Mohamed Salah

As Mohamed Salah prepares to close a defining chapter at Liverpool FC, one of the most heartfelt reflections has come not from the stands, but from within the dressing room.

For Andrew Robertson, Salah’s impending departure is not just the loss of a world-class forward, but the farewell of a close companion whose influence stretched far beyond matchdays.

The announcement that Salah will leave Anfield this summer after nine glittering years has triggered an outpouring of tributes, but Robertson’s words offer a uniquely personal lens into the Egyptian’s impact.

Speaking while on international duty with Scotland, the left-back revisited the early days of their shared journey on Merseyside, underscoring how Salah played a crucial role in helping him settle and grow into his role at the club.

“Mo and I have been close since day one, we signed in the same window in the same summer. He helped me right from when I first came in.”

Robertson’s arrival from Hull City came with its own uncertainties, but he credits a core group of senior players, including James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana, alongside Salah, for instilling belief during a pivotal transition period.

“I signed from Hull and maybe didn’t have as much belief in myself as I should have. I saw myself in the early days as a Hull player playing against these lads instead of being a Liverpool player.”

Beyond his influence in the dressing room, Salah’s relentless professionalism left a lasting impression. Robertson highlighted the forward’s discipline and physical condition as hallmarks of his sustained excellence at the elite level.

“With Mo, every minute of every day is dedicated to football and that’s why he’s in peak condition.”

Their bond extended well beyond the pitch, with shared family experiences deepening a friendship forged through years of collective triumphs and setbacks. As Salah’s Liverpool journey draws to a close, Robertson’s reflections capture both the sporting and personal void his exit will create.

“He’s been amazing for the club and amazing for the changing room. He’s decided to move on and it will be a big farewell, that’s for sure.”