Table of Contents
- Salah's Meeting with Henderson
- Rumors of a Move
- Details of Their Lunch
- Salah's Recent Comments
- Future Prospects
- FAQ
MO SALAH confronted former Saudi Pro League star and ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson during a secret meeting in London, as reported by The Sun.
The Reds legend made the mid-week trip to Inter following claims that he felt “thrown under the bus” by Slot and that someone at the club “wanted him out.”
Mo Salah and Jordan Henderson had a meal together in West London
Salah, 33, appeared deep in thought during their conversation
Salah smiled while catching up with his old friend
The former teammates dined at the upscale Italian restaurant ScaliniCredit: Louis Wood
SunSport revealed on Monday that he was a target, and on Thursday, Pro League chief Omar Mugharbel confirmed that “Salah is welcome” in Saudi Arabia.
With the 250-goal star's future uncertain, speculation regarding a move to the Middle East intensified after we captured the duo engaged in a serious conversation.
Salah, 33, took the opportunity to inquire about Henderson's experience, who had a five-month stint with the Saudis, and our images show him listening intently to his former Liverpool captain, who currently plays for .
Henderson left Liverpool for Al-Ettifaq for £12 million in 2023. He faced criticism from some LGBTQ+ advocates over the move to Saudi Arabia, where same-sex sexual activity is illegal.
However, witnesses at the private lunch described how Henderson, 35, was enthusiastically sharing his experiences while “answering numerous questions from Mo.”
The pair attempted to remain unnoticed as they slipped into the fancy Italian restaurant Scalini in Chelsea, West London, on Wednesday afternoon.
One source told The Sun: “They both arrived wearing covid-style masks and hats to conceal their faces. They tried to stay under the radar.
“We were stunned when we realized it was Mo and Jordan. The immediate thought was, ‘Salah’s off to Saudi.’”
Salah and Henderson enjoyed significant success together at Liverpool over the yearsCredit: EPA
Former Reds captain Henderson spent five months with Saudi side Al-EttifaqCredit: Getty
The wealthy friends spent 90 minutes at the upscale restaurant, enjoying delicious pasta dishes accompanied by coffee and sparkling water.
One fan and onlooker named Ben said: “Mo appeared happy as he listened and absorbed everything.
“He kept asking Jordan questions and leaned in eagerly to hear what was being discussed.
“I was amazed by what I was witnessing.
“It was clear that Jordan was explaining things to Mo, who was listening intently and clearly considering what he was being told.”
Salah, dressed in a black top, was seen stroking his beard, deep in thought, while Henderson, in a white shirt, spoke to him in a quiet corner of the elegant venue.
The Egyptian superstar shocked the football world after speaking out against his bosses at the conclusion of Liverpool's match in the Premier League last Saturday.
The forward was an unused substitute in that game and the previous match against before being overlooked for the Milan game when he also shared a photo of himself alone in the gym.
Several players reacted to the post, with Henderson commenting with a red heart emoji.
Salah expressed: “I have stated multiple times that I had a good relationship with the manager, and suddenly we don’t have any relationship.
“I don’t know why, but it seems to me, as I see it, that someone doesn’t want me at the club. It feels as though the club has thrown me under the bus.
“That is how I feel. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to take all the blame.
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