Thiago Alcantara shares what Mo Salah 'deserves' after troubled final season at Liverpool

Thiago Alcantara shares what Mo Salah 'deserves' after troubled final season at LiverpoolFormer Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has heaped praise on departing Reds duo Mohamed Salah and Andy RobertsonCommentsSportIsaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist22:12, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThiago Alcantara has had his say on Salah and Robertson(Image: Sky Sports News)Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has showered praise on departing Reds pair Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. Thiago left Anfield when his deal ran out at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.‌The former Spain international confirmed his retirement from professional football in July 2025 before linking up with Hansi Flick's backroom team at Barcelona as an assistant coach in September that year. The 35-year-old was hampered by injuries throughout his spell on Merseyside and managed just one brief five-minute cameo during his final season at Liverpool.‌Thiago lifted the FA Cup and League Cup alongside Salah and Robertson under Jurgen Klopp. Now, both Salah and Robertson are preparing to bid farewell this summer to Liverpool.‌And former Barcelona and Bayern Munich star Thiago was effusive in his admiration for both players when questioned about them by Sky Sports News ahead of Monday's Laureus Sports Awards in Madrid. He said: "They are legends of the club, they're amazing football players.READ MORE: Liverpool get verdict on Giorgi Mamardashvili’s injury after goalkeeper hospitalisedREAD MORE: Liverpool injury news latest as Arne Slot handed new blow ahead of Crystal PalaceFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"It doesn't matter where they go. They will still be amazing football players."‌Thiago was then asked about his views on how Salah's troubled final season at Anfield has unfolded. He added: "I haven't been there, so I couldn't have an opinion about it, but Mo deserves the best."...