Mohamed Salah Makes ‘Mixed Feelings’ Admission Over Liverpool Exit — Emotional Reunion Already Looks Unlikely

Mohamed Salah has opened up about the prospect of facing Liverpool for the first time since leaving Anfield, admitting the occasion would bring a flood of conflicting emotions after nine unforgettable years on Merseyside.

The Egyptian forward ended his remarkable Liverpool career this summer after scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League along the way.

Now 34, Salah has begun a new chapter in Turkey with Trabzonspor, and his early form suggests he has settled quickly. He has already scored three goals in his first three Super Lig appearances.

Yet his affection for Liverpool clearly remains.

‘I would feel mixed feelings’

Asked how it would feel to line up against his former club, Salah admitted it would be far from a normal fixture.

“I would feel mixed feelings,” he said.

The forward explained that nine years at Liverpool had created a connection that would be extremely difficult to simply leave behind.

“I love the city, I love the fans and we always had a special relationship. It would be very tricky.”

Those words underline just how significant Liverpool’s place remains in Salah’s career — even after his decision to move on.

For almost a decade, Anfield was the setting for some of the biggest moments of his career, while his relationship with supporters became one of the defining parts of his Liverpool story.

A reunion may have to wait

Despite Salah’s emotional connection to Liverpool, the chances of the two sides meeting in Europe anytime soon appear slim.

Trabzonspor were knocked out of the Europa League qualifying rounds by Hungarian side Ferencvaros, meaning they will not have European football this season.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are set to compete in the Champions League.

That leaves Salah facing the possibility that his first competitive meeting with his former club may have to come elsewhere — if the fixture ever materialises.

Liverpool have already moved on

Liverpool have also wasted little time filling the enormous attacking void left by Salah.

The club completed a £123 million deal for Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain during the closing stages of the summer transfer window.

Barcola has made a cautious start as he works his way back to full fitness, having not played a single minute since the World Cup or during pre-season.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola acknowledged that the winger still needs time, but saw enough in his first appearance to highlight the threat he can offer.

Barcola created dangerous moments against Ipswich, including a counter-attack and a run towards goal where Liverpool failed to find him.

“When he carries the ball, you can feel this threat,” Iraola said.

The Liverpool boss also stressed that patience would be important, given Barcola’s lack of recent match action.

“He hasn’t played any preseason, not even a minute,” Iraola explained. “The demands for the games are different from training so we have to consider this.”

The Salah chapter is over — but the connection remains

Liverpool have moved into a new era, while Salah is beginning another one of his own in Turkey.

But his comments make one thing clear: nine years at Anfield cannot simply be erased by changing shirts.

The goals, trophies, the city and his relationship with the supporters have left a lasting mark.

And if the day eventually comes when Salah walks onto a pitch against Liverpool, it sounds as though even the man wearing the opposition colours may find it difficult to treat the occasion like any other game.