Following a hard-fought 1-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk addressed the controversial issue surrounding Mohamed Salah. It's no secret that the Egyptian star's condition in recent weeks has sparked serious discussions around the club.
As is known, the 33-year-old Salah started three consecutive matches in the Premier League as a substitute and was not included in the squad for the Champions League match against Inter Milan. After the game, he harshly criticized the club and head coach Arne Slot, calling himself "thrown under the bus."
"I have done a lot of work for this club over the years, but the current situation is completely unfair. I'll say goodbye on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations, and I don't know what will happen next," Salah said.
Van Dijk: "The situation is tough, but the team is united"
According to Sardor, the processes related to Salah naturally put any professional team in a difficult situation. At the same time, he noted that there is no shortage of motivation, attention, and discipline within the team.
"This is not an easy situation. We all found ourselves in the midst of an unpleasant situation. A number of problems arose between Salah and the club, he is not with us today - this is clear. But there hasn't been any change in the team's internal spirit, unity, and preparation for the game," said van Dijk.
"Sorry or not - it's not my business"
Journalists asked Van Dijk if Salah had to apologize to management or teammates. But the chief answered this question very cautiously and realistically.
"It is not my duty to pass judgment on this matter. Muhammad revealed his feelings in the last few days - this is his right. The club will handle this process, and perhaps I will also participate. "We have the same attention, and he, as always, is putting all his effort into training," he said.
According to him, Salah will soon join the national team for the Africa Cup of Nations. Van Dijk added that the friendship between them has been strong for years, and they have always experienced the ups and downs of the club together.
"The most important thing is internal communication and team spirit"
In Sardor's opinion, in such situations, the most important task is to bring the team to their senses and avoid external noise.
"The main thing is to speak openly with each other. We need to recover and prepare for the match against Brighton. It is also important to enjoy victories - otherwise they will lose their value. We'll spend the night here, sleep well, and eat properly. We won't be overjoyed, and we won't be discouraged," Van Dijk said.
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