"Pep" praises "Salah" as a formidable rival! He hails the forward of the era before concluding 9 years at Liverpool.
On 26 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Pep Guardiola, the talented manager of Manchester City, commented on Egyptian attacker Mohamed Salah after Salah prepared to end his 9-year tenure with Liverpool, the renowned Premier League club, at the close of the 2025-26 season.
Pep said, "During our battles against Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, Salah has always been the most powerful weapon. You might prepare for everything—controlling the game, holding possession—but in an instant, he can destroy you."
"He is undoubtedly a Premier League legend. What he has done for Liverpool over the years is something special. You cannot find anyone to replace a player like him. All you can do is try to keep players like him."
"If this is the end, Liverpool must thank him, because a player like Salah defines an era. I wish him good luck."