Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Mido has launched a scathing attack on Mohamed Salah, criticizing the Liverpool striker’s leadership qualities.Salah is currently unable to participate in the remainder of the tournament due to an injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations. But the 31-year-old, who returned to Merseyside for treatment after the group stage, has faced widespread criticism in his native country.This prompted Salah and his agent Rami Abbas Issa to respond to criticism of the Egyptian on social media.
However, this did not stop the anger, which led to several Egyptian legends, including Hossam Hassan (later named Pharaoh’s manager), verbally attacking him.Mido has now become the latest Egyptian to sign a Liverpool star. He said he did not envy his team-mate and pointed out that the striker did not hand over the United armband when Jurgen Klopp told Salah he could not cope with the pressure and should be sacked as the Egypt captain. “Is Messi the leader of Argentina the way Salah is the leader of Egypt?”
Mido said on The Untold podcast: “Salah is a star in Egypt, but what he has done for the national team is similar to what Messi has done for Argentina?””Is Salah doing what Ronaldo is doing in Portugal?” Train the players on penalties, tell them who takes the kick and who follows, and give each their own personality.”Salah has improved mentally but he has never been a leader on the pitch. Does that mean he is not worthy of captaincy at Liverpool?”
“Wonder why Salah never wore the captain’s armband at Liverpool.” Don’t tell me he’s a foreign player. Because it doesn’t play a role in English football and there is plenty of evidence.”Salah was negatively affected by being the head of Egypt. “If he didn’t have that belt, he would have more freedom and less pressure.”Mido continued: “Some people might accuse me of being jealous of Salah, but this is a sick group. I can’t imagine Ahmed Fathi, with his great values and history, would give up Salah’s captaincy. Hossam Hasan looks set to leave Ahmed Hasan’s captaincy. It’s hard to believe.
“This is a red line and a changing tradition that has been preserved for many years and cannot be compared to what Messi and Ronaldo have done because the circumstances are completely different. They have completely different attitudes towards Salah. “If Salah had been Liverpool’s captain, he wouldn’t have given such a strong performance. He is one of those players who find it difficult to shoulder the burden of captaincy. “Salah cannot wear the captain’s armband when Mohamed El Shenawi and Ahmed Hegazi are on the field. Hegazi is the captain of Ittihad Jeddah, one of the oldest clubs in Saudi Arabia.
