by kazza » Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:56 am
It’s always tough having legends degrade while still at the team, he’s produced so many moments of brilliance for us. Same with Gerrard when he was playing at the end, we wanted him sold because everyone could see he was not the same player but we’re conflicted because of all the good times he brought to the club.
We should have sold Mo a year ago and cashed in, more so because of this than getting the money. Salah is a great but seems disheartened this year and that is no one’s fault but he’s own as he played every minute and didn’t produce. Bottom line is they are paid incredible money to produce, it’s about producing and not just playing. Football is harsh…. Sticking with a young player to get the best of him is one thing but sticking with an older player past his peak is completely different. I don’t think Mo is a toxic character but he is emotional and probably intimidates newer players with his CV rather than his personality, add to that he’s not playing now and he went to the press it’s probably best he goes this winter. I think a lot are waiting to see how we do when he goes to AFCON, just to see if an emotional weight is lifted of the newer players. The fact he’s been on the bench and didn’t come on last night I’d say it’s turned toxic between him and Slot and words have probably been had between the two. I still remember when he embarrassed himself with Klopp when he didn’t play, if I was Slot, would I play a player that will try to show me up in front of everyone when he was being subbed off, subbed on or at the end of the game? probably not.
I think he’s acting entitled by going to the press and should be sanctioned, it’s unprofessional. Football paid him 400k per week to be a top player, football owes him nothing but he owes football professionalism because he is taking the money. It has to end sometime but it shouldn’t end like this, he’s the one throwing it away because of his ego. Do you bit for the team and younger players, quietly ask for a transfer and keep it professional.
Asked if his relationship with Slot had broken down, he said: "Yeah, there's no relationship between us. It was a very good relationship and now all of a sudden there is no relationship." Basically saying our relationship was good when I played every minute.
For the record, it’s not Mo’s fault we are failing, us conceding so many goals is the issue. He is making it worse though by acting like a prima Donna. No one mentioned it was his fault except him.