Salah: This is the first time I have put the Premier League above the Champions League, I am sure I am a legend of the Reds

On May 10, Salah was interviewed by French media "Team News" and talked about his feelings about winning the Premier League this season.

At the beginning of the season, you said that one of the main goals is to win the Premier League championship. Why?

"I even said that this is the primary goal. This is the first time in my career that I have put the league championship above the Champions League. It hurts me very much because of the pandemic. Therefore, I really hope to win this championship with our fans and the city with the whole team. Nine months later, we fulfilled our promise."

Talking about the 2020 Premier League championship

"That was a very complicated situation because the club has not won the Premier League championship in 30 years. Maybe we didn't fully realize it at the time. Point, but we achieved an extraordinary season in the Premier League (99 points). The epidemic lockdown has cost us the opportunity to celebrate the city for thirty years, so we need to bring joy to them again, this time to give them the opportunity to celebrate and revel together. In addition, this is also a personal challenge for me, because this is the last year of my contract with Liverpool, and it may also be my last season here. And at Liverpool, what fans desire most is the Premier League championship. "

Do you agree and feel the strong desire of fans?

"Of course! I felt this desire from the moment I signed. It's inseparable from Manchester United's competition because they won 20 titles and Liverpool has been staying at 18 since 1990 (now 20, tied with Manchester United). Winning the league title is both a challenge and a huge pressure because we need to get back the winner mentality that the club once lost. Before coming to Liverpool (2 017), I knew how special this was for Liverpool, and I saw the enthusiasm around the club. In addition, many people joked to me: 'All new players said they wanted to win the Premier League, but they never achieved it. ' And I replied: 'Okay, let's see. 'It seems that I fulfilled my promise (laughs), and I am proud of it because Liverpool and I have a lot of similarities. 'How do you say it?

"Liverpool is known for its incredible reversal and never give up. Whether it is from my career trajectory, my attitude of never giving up easily, and my full commitment to football, we can see the similarities with the Liverpool spirit. I also like to emphasize that I not only work hard, but also pay more attention to working smartly, and work must be meaningful, which is very important."

Playing games as a child, I chose Liverpool?

"Istanbul's miracle left a deep impression on me, and Liverpool's playing style is fast and full of impact, such as Cice's amazing speed, Gerrard can run all over the game and shoot out the world waves 30 meters away. It is a special experience to be lucky enough to communicate with this club legend. Liverpool can always have their local idols, such as Gerrard, Fowler, Irving and Carragher."

You are not a Liverpool native, nor are you an English or European, but Liverpool fans still praise you, is this more proud?

"It shows what we have achieved, so to say. I have no inherent advantage as a Liverpool native, so it is a very wonderful feeling to be recognized and loved by the fans for my eight years of hard work. To be honest, I am not thinking about this all the time. I never take this feeling for granted, because it is really precious."

Do you think I am a Liverpool legend?

"I'm sure I'm already a Liverpool legend! (laughs) Seriously, I'm still fighting on the field, training, preparing and playing. But once I get home, all my attention is on my family, so I don't have much time to feel this. But if you ask me this question, then yes, I know I've become a legend at the club. You know, despite the uncertainty about my renewal this season, the fans saw my full-hearted attitude without any reservation. Here, perhaps compared to anywhere else, they respect the spirit that they most."