Mo Salah: From Outcast To Egyptian King

The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger

Sports, Soccer, Football

4.3 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Why did Mo Salah tell Micah at a young age that he always wanted to play for Liverpool? What did Micah say to Mo when they were playing together at Fiorentina that apparently “turned his career around”? Why did it not work out for him at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho? Gary and Micah take a detailed look at Mo Salah’s career and how he turned himself from an outcast at Chelsea to a worldwide superstar at Liverpool. They also debate whether he is the greatest ever African footballer. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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