On a day of heightened activity at Liverpool, as they prepared to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, there was a moment of misunderstanding surrounding two of their key players, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
As Liverpool’s open training session commenced at around 1:15 PM from the AXA Training Centre, an innocent exchange between the two long-time teammates quickly drew attention. The pair were seen pushing each other and seemingly arguing, which raised some eyebrows. However, Salah was laughing throughout the incident, suggesting it was more playful than serious, despite Alexander-Arnold’s apparent frustration.
Several media outlets speculated that there might be a rift between the two stars, but those closer to the team dismissed the notion, clarifying that it was just light-hearted banter between close friends. Players like Ibrahima Konaté, Harvey Elliott, and Curtis Jones even stepped in to break up the moment, further emphasizing that there was no real tension.
Later, after the session, both Salah and Alexander-Arnold were seen laughing and joking around, proving that the earlier interaction was much ado about nothing. Instead of a squad in turmoil, Liverpool appeared united as they approached a crucial week with a Champions League second-leg match against PSG and the upcoming Carabao Cup final.
As for the PSG game, manager Arne Slot acknowledged that Liverpool would need to perform much better in the second leg to advance. After a narrow 1-0 win at the Parc des Princes, he expressed confidence but noted that their opponents had also shown strong potential. Slot emphasized that Liverpool’s strategy was always to win, regardless of the competition, and that they would push for a dominant performance.
The match would be a crucial test for both teams, and PSG’s coach Luis Enrique also highlighted the significance of the upcoming encounter, acknowledging the difficulty of playing at Anfield but stressing that his team had done everything to earn a result in the first leg. He also made an exception after the match, directly addressing his players to reinforce their quality despite the loss.
As the two sides prepare for the return leg, both Liverpool and PSG are focused on securing a spot in the quarterfinals, with each team hoping to advance further in the competition.
