Liverpool’s No. 11, Mohamed Salah, returned to the AXA Training Centre after his summer break, and his new look immediately caught the attention of his teammate Harvey Elliott. Greeting Salah with “Hello, the new Mo Salah,” Elliott acknowledged Salah’s shaved head and possible hair transplant. The Egyptian forward seemed to have enjoyed his time off, as seen on his Instagram.
Salah and Wataru Endo joined the rest of the group for training later in the week, as they had only reported back on Wednesday for testing. Despite some senior players being on holiday or still involved in international competitions like the Copa America and the Euros, Salah’s presence at training was welcomed by the team.
Furthermore, Salah wasted no time in rekindling his bromance with Kostas Tsimikas. The two players shared breakfast together before Salah participated in a six-minute race fitness test. The bond between Salah and Tsimikas has remained strong since the Greek player’s arrival in 2020, and it is unlikely to change unless Tsimikas leaves in the summer, which has been rumored.
Salah looked incredibly fit and ready for the upcoming season. While he and Endo completed their fitness tests, the rest of the group engaged in gym work before transitioning to outdoor pitches for ball work. Notably absent were Bobby Clark, Rhys Williams, and Billy Koumetio, who are expected to be transferred during the summer.
Overall, Salah’s return and new look have generated excitement among Liverpool fans. His presence on the training ground, along with his strong relationship with Tsimikas, bodes well for the team’s preparations for the upcoming season. With Salah looking as fit as ever, Liverpool supporters can anticipate another impressive campaign from their star forward.