Pep Guardiola shows true Mohamed Salah feelings after Liverpool exit announcement

Pep Guardiola shows true Mohamed Salah feelings after Liverpool exit announcementPep Guardiola and Man City with face Mohamed Salah as a Liverpool player for the final time this weekend with the Catalan underlining his legendary status in EnglandCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer14:38, 03 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPep Guardiola has been hugely complimentary of Mo SalahPep Guardiola has declared Mohamed Salah "one of the greatest" as he gears up to face him as a Liverpool player for the final time this weekend.‌The Manchester City boss has been trying to contain the Egyptian for almost the entirety of his time in England and will face him once more in the FA Cup. Salah has scored 13 times against City for Liverpool, making them his third-most favoured opponents.‌He's won nine of his 25 games against them, but also enjoyed some of his most memorable moments. He lobbed Ederson from long range back in 2018 and, in 2021, scored one of his greatest solo goals as he waltzed through the City backline in a 2-2 draw at Anfield.‌Guardiola has recognised the scale of his contribution, citing him as a legendary figure for Liverpool and the Premier League, as he prepares for another game against him.He said: "One of the greatest. The numbers, the consistency… What a player. Incredible human being. Goals, assists… Absolute legend for Liverpool, and the Premier League, for all he has done. I think it’s a good moment to say goodbye to him in this country tomorrow. He deserves incredible recognition for what he has given to world football.”READ MORE: Pep Guardiola 'delays' final decision on staying at Man City with new deadline setREAD MORE: Arne Slot issues Mo Salah fitness update with Liverpool missing players for Man City clashGuardiola has openly admitted that his battles with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side were the most challenging of his career. Salah was key to that with the City boss previously saying: "During our battles against J...