The fallout from Liverpool’s draw with Leeds has been dominated by Mohamed Salah’s explosive post-match interview, but a newly surfaced video suggests the story runs far deeper than a moment of frustration.
Captured by a fan at Elland Road, the footage shows Salah walking directly to the Liverpool supporters after the final whistle, while his teammates headed for the locker room.
It wasn’t a typical wave of acknowledgement. Standing alone, he raised both hands in a slow, deliberate gesture, his gaze fixed on the away end. It felt less like gratitude for their support, and more like a final, lingering farewell.
Social media quickly seized on the moment, with fans interpreting the gesture as a profound goodbye. One comment perfectly captured the sentiment: “That’s not a ‘thanks for coming’ wave, that’s a ‘thank you for everything’ wave.”
This silent exchange adds crucial context to Salah’s subsequent comments, revealing they weren’t born of a heated moment, but a carefully considered decision already taking shape.
His words, delivered with startling candor, spoke of feeling “thrown under the bus” and a fractured relationship with manager Arne Slot. He even alleged someone within the club was actively working to push him out.
The timing is stark. Salah openly told his mother to attend the upcoming match against Brighton, regardless of whether he plays, framing it as a potential farewell before his departure for the Africa Cup of Nations.
With the January transfer window looming while he’s away at the AFCON, and reports of the club’s anger and demand for an apology, the Brighton game is rapidly becoming a pivotal moment.
The wave at Elland Road, now circulating widely, feels like a haunting premonition. It may very well be remembered as the instant the realization dawned: the reign of the Egyptian King at Liverpool is drawing to a close.
