The football world has seen Mohamed Salah perform during his time at Liverpool, turning into one of the clubโs greats. While he’s a bloody legend at Anfield, there have been some recent rumors of a return to Chelsea. Is a move back to Stamford Bridge really on the cards for the Egyptian king? So is former Chelsea defender William Gallas.
In a recent interview, Gallas said he believes they should turn down any chance of signing Salahโeven if it’s a free transferโbecause it is the right thing to do. So letโs see what the reasoning behind this bold statement is and what fans have to say to Gallas.
Gallasโ Warning: A Disruption to Chelsea’s Harmony?
A man who knows Chelsea inside out, Gallas has voiced his fears that trying to bring Salah to a club where he had such an amazing time on loan for a second time could upset the current balance at Chelsea. Chelsea’s current squad, with Enzo Maresca at the helm, is full of youngsters, he added and they are learning and growing in common. He noted these players do not have big egos, given they haven’t reached that level yet, which is vital.
This delicate harmony would be thrown off, he thought, by being joined with the likes of Salah, who occupies what has got to be the equivalent of the best tax bracket of one-man performances. Gallas, also conceding Salah’s extraordinary formโ16 goals and 12 assists from 22 appearances this seasonโsays the Liverpool star would pose a challenge to the team’s progress. But, of course, nobody wants to be shadowed by a superstarโs swagger.
Chelseaโs Current Rebuilding Phase and Salah
The truth is, though, the club is currently rebuilding, so much as fans might dream of seeing Salah back lining up for Chelsea again. There is an opportunity for youngsters like Cole Palmer and more to come forward. Gallas believes this group is doing just fine minus the pressure of egos like superstars.
Indeed, bringing in a player of the stature that Salah is would surely change the dynamic of the squad. That would put Chelsea’s attack on steroids, but it might also give them too many extra distractions. Such a high-profile signing may not be a wise move for Chelsea in a season where the players are doing so much to try and develop as a team.
Salahโs Future at Liverpool: The Big Question
Salahโs Liverpool contract is in its final 12 months, and speculation is growing over his future. Perhaps the Egyptian king can move away from Anfield to Chelsea? Some fans and pundits love this idea; others, like former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and Stephen Warnock, think Salah isn’t going anywhere.
Salah will stay with Liverpool because he’s hungry to make more records and come back to the club, said Carragher. For his part, Warnock concedes Salah shows all the signs of signing an extension with the Reds, and his happiness on the pitch is obvious. After all, where would Salah go? Almost everything at Liverpool he has already achieved, and a move to a team that needs him like Paris Saint Germain is unlikely with his age and club needs.
Fans React: Will Salahโs Return Ever Happen?
Although Gallas has reservations about the potential transfer of Salah, fans have mixed opinions about the move. He is, indeed, exactly what Chelsea needs to kickstart their attack after Eden Hazardโs departure and give them that instinctive talent in the final third they so desperately lacked. But others say the squad is making progress without the added drama of a star signing.
“If Chelsea signs Salah, I need one day’s vacation from all the media circus that’d follow,” tweeted one fan. “After all, doesnโt everyone love drama?โ Another fan took a more hopeful approach: โSalah back at Chelsea? Itโs a long shot, but can you imagine the headline: ‘Salah scores against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the last minute! That would be something.โ
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