The Steven Gerrard advice that convinced Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool

Salah suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace (Reuters)

“I feel good,” he added. “Body-wise I feel alright. I didn’t become old overnight. Last season I had this incredible season, I think I have a lot to give still and I will see what is the best for me.”

Salah’s future was called into question when he was dropped by head coach Arne Slot in November and then gave an explosive interview in which he accused Liverpool of throwing him under the bus, leading to his omission for the Champions League trip to face Inter Milan.

He has returned to the team since then and Salah added: “To go through the season I feel like this is the right thing to do now and I have peace with it. The season was tough for all of us. I don't want to say much.”

But he divulged that Gerrard, another of Liverpool’s all-time greats, went to visit him in January and helped him make up his mind about the right course of action.

He should be back before the end of the season (Getty)

“People didn’t know you came to my house, we had a good conversation,” Salah added. “You said your opinion and I really appreciate it. I am glad I am leaving now through the big door.

“That is something you mentioned to me, just leave on your terms, I still remember those words. I am happy about it. Everything that is going on this season makes me think, ‘no, it's time to go’.

“Honestly, physically I feel I have a lot to give. I played many games this season and I played the African Cup of Nations. I didn't decide yet what I am going to do yet, I have a lot of options, good options. Physically I feel fine, I feel what I did over the years paid off, I feel good. I will see what is best for me.”