Liverpool may have ended their pre-season tour of Asia on a high with a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos, but a quiet moment on the bench involving Mohamed Salah has left fans feeling uneasy 😬.

New signing Florian Wirtz bagged his first goal in red, Hugo Ekitike made his debut, and youngsters Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni impressed in front of more than 67,000 fans. But it wasn’t just the goals that had supporters talking…

⏱️ In the 86th minute, cameras caught something that might’ve gone unnoticed by most — unless you were paying very close attention.

As footage rolled from All Red Video, the bench was shown with Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch… and Salah — calmly snipping away at some black ankle strapping with scissors ✂️.

🚨 Precaution or Problem?

There was no visible sign of pain during the match, nor did Salah appear uncomfortable at any point. But the very fact that his left ankle was taped up has sparked whispers among the fanbase.

Was it a minor precaution? Routine post-match care? Or could it hint at a knock picked up during training or in-game that went unnoticed? 🤔

With the new Premier League season just around the corner, even the slightest concern over the Egyptian King’s fitness is bound to raise alarm bells.

🔥 Wirtz Steps Up — Just in Time?

Salah was once again influential throughout the game, linking well with Dominik Szoboszlai and helping set up Wirtz’s well-taken goal. But should anything delay his start to the season, Wirtz’s quick adaptation could prove crucial.

Having already shown signs of brilliance in pre-season, the £116 million German sensation might be handed an even bigger role in the early weeks — especially if Salah is being managed carefully.

Add to that the ongoing links to Alexander Isak, and it seems Liverpool are actively preparing for any surprises in the attacking lineup 👀.

📅 What Next?

Pre-season is always a time for tuning up fitness and spotting potential issues early. Salah’s ankle strapping might be nothing… or it might be something. For now, fans will be anxiously waiting for an official update.

👉 Keep your eyes on this one — because what looks like a minor moment today could become a major headline tomorrow.