Liverpool news as Mo Salah orders Reds to 'win' next season as prediction made
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Liverpool's season ended with a 1-1 draw against Brentford, leaving the Reds in fifth, as Mohamed Salah's emotional farewell message to his teammates has emergedMohamed Salah has left Liverpool(Image: Stan Sport)Liverpool now turns its attention to a frantic summer ahead, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign.The Reds rounded off the season with a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford, finishing fifth in the table. The Gunners ultimately clinched their first championship in 22 years, leaving the Reds with considerable ground to make up if they are to wrest the title away from Mikel Arteta's side.READ MORE: Arne Slot makes Liverpool promise as difficult season ends and big summer loomsREAD MORE: Arne Slot needs just one word to sum up season as Liverpool head coach makes honest admissionHowever, any challenge they mount will have to come without Mohamed Salah, who has pulled on a Liverpool shirt for the final time.
"I think a challenge next season is only going to come from Manchester," the ex-England striker told Metro.Former Liverpool forward Michael Owen has sent a warning to Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)"I think Man City will be strong. Liverpool will hope to challenge, but they need to get everything right to do so, and I'm not sure they are there just yet."Salah's parting messageSalah delivered a heartfelt parting message to Liverpool fans following their clash with Brentford.
However, before that, a behind-the-scenes clip emerged of him addressing his teammates in training, urging Slot and the squad to rediscover their winning form.Both Salah and departing full-back Andy Robertson were presented with gifts by the club to mark their nine years at Liverpool ahead of the Brentford fixture.Salah, who sparked debate with a pointed social media post roughly two weeks ago concerning Liverpool's inconsistent form this season, drove his message home in person to his now former teammates and the club's backroom staff, Slot included."Wait, one more thing I want to say," Salah said in front of the Liverpool squad. "Being Liverpool, to win something for Liverpool and win games, it's the best thing that could happen to you.""I think it's the best club in the world when you win something – and the worst club in the world when you lose.