🔥 “I Wasn’t Consulted” — Mohamed Salah Breaks Silence Over No.11 Shirt Drama at Liverpool
The winds of change are sweeping through Anfield — but not everyone is celebrating. In a move that has already divided the Liverpool fanbase, club legend Mohamed Salah has publicly addressed the shock decision to hand his iconic No.11 shirt to new £105 million signing Florian Wirtz — and the Egyptian King isn’t holding back.
⚠️ Wirtz Unveiled, Fans Stunned
The unveiling of German wonderkid Florian Wirtz this week was supposed to mark a new era at Liverpool. The 21-year-old’s blockbuster transfer from Bayer Leverkusen made headlines across Europe — but it was the number on his back that stole the spotlight.
Wirtz appeared in official club photos wearing No.11 — the very shirt Salah has worn since his arrival in 2017, a number he made legendary during Liverpool’s golden era under Jürgen Klopp. The reaction was immediate — and now, Salah himself has spoken.
🗣️ Salah: “I Wasn’t Consulted”
In a statement posted to his official social media accounts, Salah voiced his disappointment:
“I wasn’t consulted. I’ve given everything for this club, year after year. I never imagined I’d wake up and see someone else wearing my number before I even had a conversation about it. I respect Wirtz — he’s a great talent. But the No.11 shirt means something. It’s not just a number.”
The post exploded online — racking up over 3 million views in under an hour, and sparking intense debate among fans, pundits, and former players.
🔁 Changing of the Guard — or Disrespect?
Sources inside the club suggest the decision came directly from the Liverpool board, who reportedly view the shirt switch as a symbolic passing of the torch. With Salah now 33 and entering the final year of his contract, Wirtz is seen as the face of the club’s future under new manager Arne Slot.
But the move is not sitting well with supporters.
“This is not going to go well,” one fan wrote. “You don’t treat a legend like Salah this way.”
Many fans see the move as not just insensitive, but outright disrespectful — especially given Salah’s status as one of the greatest players in the club’s history. With over 200 goals, multiple trophies, and an unmatched legacy, his name is already etched into Anfield folklore.
⏳ What Happens Next?
While neither the club nor Wirtz have publicly responded, tensions are clearly rising. If not handled carefully, this situation could threaten to derail the final chapter of Salah’s Liverpool story — or accelerate its ending.
Salah’s message is clear: this wasn’t just about a number. It’s about respect, legacy, and how clubs should treat their icons when the spotlight begins to shift.
One thing is certain: Anfield is no longer quiet — and all eyes are now on the Liverpool board to see how they respond.
