Mohamed Salah left “very disappointed” with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool captaincy decision

Mohamed Salah concedes he was “very disenchanted” to not be given the armband in Liverpool’s latest Champions League recreation at FC Midtjylland.

The Reds fielded a a lot modified facet of their lifeless rubber recreation towards the Danish facet earlier this month.

Jordan Henderson was overlooked which means Salah was probably the most senior gamers beginning the sport.

However Jurgen Klopp opted to make Trent Alexander-Arnold captain moderately than the Egyptian.

Salah opened the scoring that night time however admits his coach’s resolution was a troublesome one to take.

He instructed AS : “Actually, I used to be very disenchanted. I hoped to be the captain, but it surely’s a coach’s resolution. I settle for it.”

Salah has been prolific since shifting to Anfield in 2017 scoring 108 occasions in 172 outings.

His objectives have helped fireplace Liverpool to home and European glory, however they’ve additionally attracted loads of consideration.

The 28-year-old value the Reds £45m however they may double that in the event that they selected to money in.

Real Madrid and Barcelona have each been linked with the ahead who has refused to rule out a Liverpool exit sooner or later.

“That is a troublesome query, however proper now I can say that every part is within the palms of the membership,” he stated when requested about how lengthy he sees himself at Anfield.

“After all I need to break data right here and, I repeat, all of the membership data, however every part is within the palms of the membership.

“I feel Madrid and Barcelona are two prime golf equipment. Who is aware of what is going to occur sooner or later.

“However proper now I’m centered on successful the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool once more.”

Salah has earned particular person recognition by successful the PFA Participant of the 12 months award in 2018.

He’s but to win any continental awards however does really feel as if he’s among the many world’s main gamers.

He added: “Sure completely (I’m probably the greatest). Sure.

“After I look again on my profession I need to really feel that I achieved one thing particular, that I did one thing particular. That is why I attempt to do my finest in each recreation and yearly for the membership and likewise for myself.”