Despite the internal tension regarding the playing style, the immediate focus remains on securing a top-five finish to ensure Champions League qualification. The defeat at Villa Park has left the Reds needing a victory in their final game against Brentford to guarantee their spot in Europe's elite competition for next season.
"As I’ve always said, qualifying to next season’s Champions League is the bare minimum and I will do everything I can to make that happen," Salah added. The forward, who only appeared as a second-half substitute against Villa alongside Florian Wirtz, is set to lead the line at Anfield in what will be his emotional farewell appearance, following his official announcement that he will leave the club at the end of the current season.