Liverpool’s dressing room reaction to enormous Mo Salah departure

One journalist has revealed how Liverpool's dressing room reacted to Mo Salah leaving the club.

It's rare that a playing force as big as Mo Salah leaves a football club. Really, this is the biggest exit at Liverpool since Steven Gerrard in 2015 and likely won't be eclipsed for a very long time.

Fans have reacted to the news with a mix of heartbreak and expectation. Many felt that it was time for a split this summer given Salah's drop in form and clear problems with Arne Slot.

But how did the players react to this? Journalist Ismael Mahmoud reports from 'sources' inside the dressing room that Salah's exit was 'entirely expected'.

Much like the fans, then, the players figured the Egyptian would be off at the end of the campaign. And perhaps that shouldn't surprise - if it was obvious to people outside of the club, we can only imagine how clear it was to those working with Salah day to day.

Regardless, it will hit them hard. The only player in the squad to have been at Liverpool without Mo Salah is Joe Gomez. The rest don't really know day to day life at Anfield without the no.11 there.

He was the driving force to winning the title with them last season, too, while the summer signings joined Liverpool largely because of the work Salah had done. Even if they've seen it coming, life without Salah will be hard-hitting.

Mo Salah: Situation Summary

As of 27 March 2026, Mohamed Salah has officially confirmed he will leave Liverpool this summer. Despite a contract until 2027, he and the club agreed to terminate it a year early, ending his nine-year tenure. He announced this via video on 24 March to ensure transparency.

Injury and Form

Salah is recovering from a muscle injury sustained against Galatasaray on 18 March. He missed the Brighton match and withdrew from international duty. He is targeting the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City on 4 April. He has 10 goals and 9 assists in 34 games this season.

Future

A move to the Saudi Pro League is most likely, with Al-Ittihad leading the pursuit. While MLS clubs like San Diego FC are interested, a massive tax-free deal in Saudi Arabia is expected.

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