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Mohamed Salah admits there was ‘tension’ with Liverpool teammate

Salah highlighted his assist record to Mane as evidence against claims of selfishness
Salah highlighted his assist record to Mane as evidence against claims of selfishness (REUTERS)
  • Mohamed Salah acknowledged tension with former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane but denied being a selfish player.
  • The tension stemmed from on-field competition and an international rivalry between Egypt and Senegal.
  • Salah highlighted his assist record to Mane as evidence against claims of selfishness.
  • The pair maintained professionalism despite the tension, which Salah believes didn't negatively impact the team.
  • Mane and Salah achieved significant success together at Liverpool, winning both the Premier League and Champions League.
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