Salah: Chess Mastermind Among Teammates
Mohamed Salah isn’t just a goal-scoring machine on the pitch; it seems his competitive spirit thrives off the field as well.
In a recent interview, The Egyptian forward revealed his surprising love for chess, claiming to be the undisputed champion among his Liverpool teammates.
King of the Chessboard
According to The Mirror, Salah isn’t just a casual player. He describes himself as “addicted” to chess, playing “almost every day,” with an average of seven or eight games.
This dedication hints at a strategic mind that might explain his success on the football pitch as well. “I don’t know if it develops something in my game or not, but it makes you think strategically,” he said.
However, beyond the potential benefits for his footballing career, The Egyptian forward seems to genuinely enjoy the mental challenge and competition that chess offers.
“I just love to play chess,” he admits, highlighting the pure enjoyment he finds in the game.
Salah Teammates No Match
Salah’s confidence in his chess skills extends beyond a healthy dose of self-belief.
He playfully throws down a gauntlet to his teammates, claiming none of them can come close to his level.
“There’s no-one in the team who can be close,” he declares. “I’m serious. I’m not being arrogant, but the rest are really bad, all of them.”
While he mentions Trent Alexander-Arnold as a fellow chess player on the team, The Egyptian forward seems to consider himself in a league of his own.
One wonders if there have ever been any team bonding sessions over a chessboard, or if The Egyptian forward remains the undefeated champion, ruling the minds of his teammates off the pitch just as he dominates defenses on it.
Meanwhile Sports Buddy reported about Mark Lawrenson, a revered figure in Liverpool’s history, suggesting that Jarrod Bowen, a standout talent for both England and West Ham, could potentially step into Mohamed Salah’s shoes during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Although Lawrenson recognizes the challenge of finding a direct replacement for Liverpool’s most important player, he believes Bowen could be a viable option for Liverpool, especially as the club may focus their transfer budget on strengthening the defense.
