During his pre-match briefing ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Brighton, Slot revealed that he and Salah would hold a private meeting—something many see as a key moment after a turbulent week of comments from both sides. Salah had openly stated there was “no relationship” between him and the new boss, while Slot previously admitted he wasn’t certain the Egyptian would feature for the club again.
But with both men now preparing to sit down face-to-face, Firmino made his feelings clear.
The Brazilian spotted a post quoting Slot’s remarks and slipped into the comments with a trio of emojis—clapping hands, a red heart, and praying hands—signalling his support for peace between his former teammate and the manager.
Firmino and Salah enjoyed years of success together during Liverpool’s golden era under Jürgen Klopp, lifting both the Premier League and Champions League while forming one of the most feared attacking trios in world football. The ex-Liverpool forward has often spoken warmly about Salah, once describing their partnership as a “beautiful history” built on friendship and mutual respect.
With Salah’s future under scrutiny and rumours linking him to a move to Saudi Arabia, Firmino’s message comes as a hopeful sign at a tense time. The Brazilian himself made the switch to the Saudi Pro League after leaving Liverpool in 2023, later moving on to Qatari side Al-Sadd following a mixed spell at Al-Ahli.
As Slot and Salah prepare for their decisive conversation, Firmino’s quiet but powerful gesture suggests he’s firmly behind the idea of reconciliation—something many Liverpool fans will be hoping for as well.
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