Mo Salah’s touching gesture to Premier League rival slammed by his own manager

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah was spotted taking time out from Sunday’s title celebrations to console a rival player by eagle-eyed fans in a social media clip

Mohamed Salah was seen taking time out from Liverpool’s title celebrations to console Romain Esse after the Crystal Palace star was hooked off just minutes after coming on in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Esse, 20, was introduced as a 79th minute substitute for Will Hughes before being withdrawn in the third minute of stoppage time. The England Under-20 international was not acknowledged by Eagles boss, Oliver Glasner, as he made his way to the bench.

“He knows why, that’s enough,” was Glasner’s response when he was asked about the situation with Esse, who was signed from Millwall for a sum that could rise to £14.5million with add-ons in January.

In a clip captured by fans in attendance at Anfield, Esse was seen being spoken to by Salah at the end of Sunday’s game. The Egyptian seemed to be consoling the winger, who cut a forlorn figure, for a few moments before moving on to participate in the Liverpool celebrations.

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Esse has endured a challenging start to life at Selhurst Park after making the move across south London. The Millwall academy graduate marked his Premier League debut with a goal after coming on as a late substitute against Brentford back at the end of January but has featured just six times since for his new club in the league, starting only one game.

Glasner made it clear that he was less than impressed with several players in the aftermath of Palace’s final day draw after Salah cancelled out Ismaila Sarr’s first half opener in the 84th minute.

“When we go to Liverpool and play at Anfield I expect 100 per cent focus determination and commitment, this was not every single player here today. A few things today I don’t accept,” the Austrian added.

“It’s maybe a bit unfair when you see it in the big picture over the season I know now why we are where we are and if we have the mindset from today next season we will struggle again.

“Not everybody played 100 per cent for the team. A little bit of ego trips and a few situations. That’s what I don’t like. We have definitely not reached our ceiling as a team.”

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